Wake Forest Athletics
No. 1 Wake Forest Opens ACC Play with Big Four Rival No. 12 Duke
3/7/2024 4:28:00 PM | Baseball
The Demon Deacons flip the schedule to conference play this weekend against the Blue Devils at David F. Couch Ballpark.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 1 Wake Forest baseball opens ACC play against No. 12 Duke for the second consecutive year with a three-game set at David F. Couch Ballpark this weekend.
First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 6 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday's finale will begin at 1 p.m.
Wake Forest will stick with the same starting rotation with Josh Hartle, Chase Burns and Michael Massey set to go on the mound for the Deacs.
All three games can be streamed on ACC Network Extra. Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Opponent/Series History
Friday marks the 310th meeting all-time between the two teams. Head coach Tom Walter is 20-15 against Duke since taking the helm in 2010. Wake Forest took the series 2-1 a season ago in Durham.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all three games this weekend can be purchased here for as low as $10. All parking at David F. Couch Ballpark is sold out for the 2024 season! Complimentary parking is available at McCreary Tower and Allegacy Stadium on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For those who have purchased season parking at David F. Couch Ballpark, your spot will be guaranteed. No additional parking will be sold in the David F. Couch Ballpark lot on gameday for the remainder of the season.
Promotions
Dominant At The Couch
Deacon Nation showed tremendous support at David F. Couch Ballpark in 2023 as last year's season attendance of 57,814 fans set a new program record. Deacon Nation has continued to show up in waves throughout the first 10 home games of the season as Sunday's game against Elon was the third top-10 regular season crowd in regular season history to start the 2024 campaign. With a clear home-field advantage, Wake has gone 65-10-1 at The Couch since the beginning of the 2022 season, including a stellar 29-3 mark on their way to a program-record 54 wins in 2023.
Three Head Monster
The Deacs weekend starters have been lights out on the mound through the opening three weeks of the season, as they have combined for an 8-0 record, 68 strikeouts to just 14 walks (4.86 K/BB ratio) and just 10 earned runs allowed through 47.2 innings pitched (1.91 ERA).
Starter W/L IP ERA Ks BBs Hits WHIP
Hartle 3-0 17.2 2.04 17 3 13 0.91
Burns 2-0 17.1 2.60 29 8 12 1.15
Massey 3-0 12.2 0.71 22 3 4 0.55
Total 8-0 47.2 1.91 68 14 29 0.93
Additionally, the Demon Deacons rank in the top five of the conference in multiple pitching categories.
Stat Value ACC Rank Natl. Rank
Hits allowed/9 5.83 2nd 10th
WHIP 1.08 2nd 9th
K/BB Ratio 3.33 2nd 15th
BB allowed/9 3.86 4th 55th
ERA 3.51 3rd 20th
K/9 12.8 2nd 4th
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at tomorrow's game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Multiple Safety Enhancements Added at David F. Couch Ballpark
To make it easier for all fans to get to their seats handrails have been installed in all stadium aisles at The Couch. During the 2024 season, the protective netting will be extended out to cover all fans in general admission seating from potential balls leaving the playing field. Additional security cameras will be added to ensure the safety of fans attending games this season. For a full list of upgrades to The Couch, click here.
2024 Wake Forest Baseball Tickets
Claim your spot at David F. Couch Ballpark for what is shaping up to be another exciting season on the diamond!
Single-game tickets for the full home schedule are available now. Non-conference tickets start at $5 and ACC tickets start at $10.
This season you can also purchase 10 FLEX vouchers to use on reserved or bleacher general admission seats. Vouchers can only be purchased in multiples of 10. FLEX vouchers may not be purchased or redeemed at the ticket office on game day. They MUST be redeemed at least 2 hours before the current game. The Friday and Saturday games against North Carolina, Florida State and Clemson are not available to redeem through FLEX.
New for the 2024 baseball season, Wake Forest University faculty and staff members will be required to claim complimentary general admission single game tickets for themselves and their immediate families at the David F. Couch Ballpark ticket office on the day of the game beginning 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Staff members may only claim up to four (4) complimentary tickets. With multiple sellouts expected this season, general admission seating will be limited and tickets are based on availability.
Tickets for the 2024 Wake Forest baseball season tickets are on sale now by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or by clicking here.
Up Next
Wake Forest heads to Conway, S.C. for a midweek showdown with No. 18 Coastal Carolina on Tuesday, Mar. 12 at 4 p.m. The non-conference contest can be streamed on ESPN+ with a paid subscription.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 6 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday's finale will begin at 1 p.m.
Wake Forest will stick with the same starting rotation with Josh Hartle, Chase Burns and Michael Massey set to go on the mound for the Deacs.
All three games can be streamed on ACC Network Extra. Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Opponent/Series History
Friday marks the 310th meeting all-time between the two teams. Head coach Tom Walter is 20-15 against Duke since taking the helm in 2010. Wake Forest took the series 2-1 a season ago in Durham.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all three games this weekend can be purchased here for as low as $10. All parking at David F. Couch Ballpark is sold out for the 2024 season! Complimentary parking is available at McCreary Tower and Allegacy Stadium on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For those who have purchased season parking at David F. Couch Ballpark, your spot will be guaranteed. No additional parking will be sold in the David F. Couch Ballpark lot on gameday for the remainder of the season.
Promotions
- Friday, Mar. 8
- 500 free Demon Deacon script pint glasses
- Exit Giveaway – fans will receive a ticket upon entry and can redeem for glass when leaving
- 2024 Schedule Posters & Magnets, Yard Signs & Toppers
- 500 free Demon Deacon script pint glasses
- Saturday, Mar. 9
- 300 free white Wake Forest baseball shirts upon entry
- Free 2024 schedule posters & magnets, yard signs & toppers
- Sunday, Mar. 10
- Mario Kart being played on TV screen(s) down right field line
- Free 2024 schedule posters & magnets, yard signs & toppers
- Kids Run the Bases!
- Following the conclusion of our game, little Deac fans can take a lap around the bases.
Dominant At The Couch
Deacon Nation showed tremendous support at David F. Couch Ballpark in 2023 as last year's season attendance of 57,814 fans set a new program record. Deacon Nation has continued to show up in waves throughout the first 10 home games of the season as Sunday's game against Elon was the third top-10 regular season crowd in regular season history to start the 2024 campaign. With a clear home-field advantage, Wake has gone 65-10-1 at The Couch since the beginning of the 2022 season, including a stellar 29-3 mark on their way to a program-record 54 wins in 2023.
Three Head Monster
The Deacs weekend starters have been lights out on the mound through the opening three weeks of the season, as they have combined for an 8-0 record, 68 strikeouts to just 14 walks (4.86 K/BB ratio) and just 10 earned runs allowed through 47.2 innings pitched (1.91 ERA).
Starter W/L IP ERA Ks BBs Hits WHIP
Hartle 3-0 17.2 2.04 17 3 13 0.91
Burns 2-0 17.1 2.60 29 8 12 1.15
Massey 3-0 12.2 0.71 22 3 4 0.55
Total 8-0 47.2 1.91 68 14 29 0.93
Additionally, the Demon Deacons rank in the top five of the conference in multiple pitching categories.
Stat Value ACC Rank Natl. Rank
Hits allowed/9 5.83 2nd 10th
WHIP 1.08 2nd 9th
K/BB Ratio 3.33 2nd 15th
BB allowed/9 3.86 4th 55th
ERA 3.51 3rd 20th
K/9 12.8 2nd 4th
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at tomorrow's game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Multiple Safety Enhancements Added at David F. Couch Ballpark
To make it easier for all fans to get to their seats handrails have been installed in all stadium aisles at The Couch. During the 2024 season, the protective netting will be extended out to cover all fans in general admission seating from potential balls leaving the playing field. Additional security cameras will be added to ensure the safety of fans attending games this season. For a full list of upgrades to The Couch, click here.
2024 Wake Forest Baseball Tickets
Claim your spot at David F. Couch Ballpark for what is shaping up to be another exciting season on the diamond!
Single-game tickets for the full home schedule are available now. Non-conference tickets start at $5 and ACC tickets start at $10.
This season you can also purchase 10 FLEX vouchers to use on reserved or bleacher general admission seats. Vouchers can only be purchased in multiples of 10. FLEX vouchers may not be purchased or redeemed at the ticket office on game day. They MUST be redeemed at least 2 hours before the current game. The Friday and Saturday games against North Carolina, Florida State and Clemson are not available to redeem through FLEX.
New for the 2024 baseball season, Wake Forest University faculty and staff members will be required to claim complimentary general admission single game tickets for themselves and their immediate families at the David F. Couch Ballpark ticket office on the day of the game beginning 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Staff members may only claim up to four (4) complimentary tickets. With multiple sellouts expected this season, general admission seating will be limited and tickets are based on availability.
Tickets for the 2024 Wake Forest baseball season tickets are on sale now by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or by clicking here.
Up Next
Wake Forest heads to Conway, S.C. for a midweek showdown with No. 18 Coastal Carolina on Tuesday, Mar. 12 at 4 p.m. The non-conference contest can be streamed on ESPN+ with a paid subscription.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
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