Friday, February 14
Winston-Salem, NC
2:30 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
LIU
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The Deacons look to capture their 10th straight season-opening victory against LIU on Friday.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 14 Wake Forest baseball team welcomes non-conference opponents LIU and Marist to open the 2025 season at David F. Couch Ballpark. Due to anticipated weather, the Demon Deacons have altered the weekend schedule and will open the 2025 slate on Friday at 2:30 p.m. against LIU.
All four 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.
Wake Forest Weekend Rotation
Game One vs. LIU at 2:30 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford
Game Two vs. Marist at 6 p.m. - LHP Joe Ariola
Game Three vs. LIU at 11 a.m. - LHP Matthew Dallas
Game Four vs. Marist at 6 p.m. - RHP Blake Morningstar
Unknown Territory
Wake Forest and LIU have only met three times in program history with the Demon Deacons holding a 3-0 mark. The last meeting saw the Deacs take a 10-4 win at the 2022 NCAA Maryland Regional.
Friday's matchup with Marist marks the first meeting between the two programs.
Off On The Right Foot
Wake Forest has won 10-straight season openers dating back to the 2015 season. Over the past three seasons, the Deacs are 25-1 in the opening month of play, going 7-1 in 2024, 10-0 in 2023 and 8-0 in 2022. During that stretch, Wake Forest has outscored their opponents by a 312 to 72 margin (9.23 runs per game).
Best Starts in Program History:
- 1949: 20-0
- 2023: 13-0
- 2022, 1961: 11-0
- 1964, 1913: 10-0
2025 Outlook
On the bump, the Deacs return 195.0 innings pitched (37.2 percent), led by rising sophomores Josh Gunther, Haiden Leffew, Blake Morningstar and Cam Nelson's 101.3 combined innings as freshmen.
Wake Forest added a trio of ACC transfer arms with the additions of Matt Bedford, Griffin Green and Luke Schmolke, while adding a pair of SEC hurlers in Matthew Dallas and Logan Lunceford.
Additionally, the Deacs added a flame-throwing righty in Nate Brittain from Campbell, who has been clocked up to 100 mph, while bringing in a pair of top 100 freshmen in Chris Levonas (No. 44) and Duncan Marsten (No. 63) according to Perfect Game.
At the plate, Wake Forest brings back 921 at-bats (45.1 percent), led by Marek Houston and Jack Winnay's 243 combined ABs.
The Deacs also bring in 821 collegiate at-bats from a season ago in transfers Ethan Conrad (226), Jimmy Keenan (218), Kade Lewis (207) and Matt Scannell (170).
Conrad joins the Deacs from Marist where he hit .335 with 45 extra-base hits as a sophomore and took home the 2024 Summer Breaker Prospect for his performance in the Cape Cod League by D1 Baseball.
Keenan and Lewis were both named All-Big EAST selections, while Lewis was also named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Year for his standout season at Butler. Scannell joins Wake Forest after a standout career at Princeton, where he was a three-time All-Ivy League selection.
The 2024 Wake Forest freshman class ranks 11th overall according to Perfect Game, marking the highest-ranked first-year class in program history for the Demon Deacons.
Opening Night Fireworks
Celebrate Opening Day with Friday Night Fireworks at the conclusion of the Deacs' contest against Marist!
Coach Dickert First Pitch
Join Wake Forest football head coach Jake Dickert at The Couch as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Deacs matchup with Marist on Saturday! First pitch is tentatively scheduled for 5:50 p.m.
2025 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options
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.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the Starry and Diet Pepsi Lots at the LJVM Coliseum and the Gold Lot at on a first-come, first-serve basis. For those who have purchased season parking in the Couch Ballpark or McCreary Tower Lots, your spot will be guaranteed. No additional parking will be sold in the Couch Ballpark or McCreary Tower Lots on gameday. You are permitted to use one (1) parking space. Occupying multiple parking spaces is prohibited. Tailgating is not allowed in the parking lot, but is permitted in the grassy areas near David F. Couch Ballpark.
A limited number of designated handicapped parking spaces are available at David F. Couch Ballpark and McCreary Tower Lots. Patrons will need to display a handicapped placard to gain access. Please let a parking attendant know that you need accessible parking and they can direct you to the proper location.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
All four 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.
Wake Forest Weekend Rotation
Game One vs. LIU at 2:30 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford
Game Two vs. Marist at 6 p.m. - LHP Joe Ariola
Game Three vs. LIU at 11 a.m. - LHP Matthew Dallas
Game Four vs. Marist at 6 p.m. - RHP Blake Morningstar
Unknown Territory
Wake Forest and LIU have only met three times in program history with the Demon Deacons holding a 3-0 mark. The last meeting saw the Deacs take a 10-4 win at the 2022 NCAA Maryland Regional.
Friday's matchup with Marist marks the first meeting between the two programs.
Off On The Right Foot
Wake Forest has won 10-straight season openers dating back to the 2015 season. Over the past three seasons, the Deacs are 25-1 in the opening month of play, going 7-1 in 2024, 10-0 in 2023 and 8-0 in 2022. During that stretch, Wake Forest has outscored their opponents by a 312 to 72 margin (9.23 runs per game).
Best Starts in Program History:
- 1949: 20-0
- 2023: 13-0
- 2022, 1961: 11-0
- 1964, 1913: 10-0
2025 Outlook
On the bump, the Deacs return 195.0 innings pitched (37.2 percent), led by rising sophomores Josh Gunther, Haiden Leffew, Blake Morningstar and Cam Nelson's 101.3 combined innings as freshmen.
Wake Forest added a trio of ACC transfer arms with the additions of Matt Bedford, Griffin Green and Luke Schmolke, while adding a pair of SEC hurlers in Matthew Dallas and Logan Lunceford.
Additionally, the Deacs added a flame-throwing righty in Nate Brittain from Campbell, who has been clocked up to 100 mph, while bringing in a pair of top 100 freshmen in Chris Levonas (No. 44) and Duncan Marsten (No. 63) according to Perfect Game.
At the plate, Wake Forest brings back 921 at-bats (45.1 percent), led by Marek Houston and Jack Winnay's 243 combined ABs.
The Deacs also bring in 821 collegiate at-bats from a season ago in transfers Ethan Conrad (226), Jimmy Keenan (218), Kade Lewis (207) and Matt Scannell (170).
Conrad joins the Deacs from Marist where he hit .335 with 45 extra-base hits as a sophomore and took home the 2024 Summer Breaker Prospect for his performance in the Cape Cod League by D1 Baseball.
Keenan and Lewis were both named All-Big EAST selections, while Lewis was also named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Year for his standout season at Butler. Scannell joins Wake Forest after a standout career at Princeton, where he was a three-time All-Ivy League selection.
The 2024 Wake Forest freshman class ranks 11th overall according to Perfect Game, marking the highest-ranked first-year class in program history for the Demon Deacons.
Opening Night Fireworks
Celebrate Opening Day with Friday Night Fireworks at the conclusion of the Deacs' contest against Marist!
Coach Dickert First Pitch
Join Wake Forest football head coach Jake Dickert at The Couch as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Deacs matchup with Marist on Saturday! First pitch is tentatively scheduled for 5:50 p.m.
2025 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options
- 2025 Single Game Tickets
- Single-game tickets for the full home schedule are available now. Non-conference tickets start at $8 and ACC tickets start at $12.
- Single game tickets for the 2025 Wake Forest baseball season tickets are on sale now by clicking HERE or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
- 2025 Moe's Southwest Grill 4-Pack
- The cost-friendly Moe's 4-Pack debuts at The Couch this season starting at $20! Get four tickets all at a discount for any of our home games and a $10 Moe's Coupon for a single-use transaction. Moe's coupons can be redeemed at the following store locations: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Burlington, Mebane and Clemmons. Coupons expire on June 30, 2025. Four packs are available by clicking HERE.
- 2025 Season Tickets on Sale Now!
- Season tickets are the best way for fans to optimize the value of all of David F Couch Ballpark's seating options and pricing. There are multiple exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for those who purchase season tickets that include potential postseason priority.
- Looking to become a season ticket holder? Season tickets are available starting at just $150. Click HERE to secure your seat for the upcoming season or call the ticket office today at 336.758.3322 to secure your seat for the upcoming season. New season tickets are available only in general admission sections 1-4.
- New Premium Deacon Deck Seating Option at David F. Couch Ballpark for the 2025 Season!
- Wake Forest's longtime partner, REVELxp, is set to provide fans with an additional premium experience for the 2025 season that includes all-you-can-eat tailgate food and non-alcoholic drink package with in-club delivery, as well as a private bar with beer and wine for purchase. The Deacon Deck includes loge-style deck seating with drink rails and allows for general admission access to also sit in sections 1-4. Additionally, the Deacon Deck features club space lounge seating with climate-controlling fans and heaters, HD televisions, and one McCreary Tower lot parking pass (per four tickets).
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.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the Starry and Diet Pepsi Lots at the LJVM Coliseum and the Gold Lot at on a first-come, first-serve basis. For those who have purchased season parking in the Couch Ballpark or McCreary Tower Lots, your spot will be guaranteed. No additional parking will be sold in the Couch Ballpark or McCreary Tower Lots on gameday. You are permitted to use one (1) parking space. Occupying multiple parking spaces is prohibited. Tailgating is not allowed in the parking lot, but is permitted in the grassy areas near David F. Couch Ballpark.
A limited number of designated handicapped parking spaces are available at David F. Couch Ballpark and McCreary Tower Lots. Patrons will need to display a handicapped placard to gain access. Please let a parking attendant know that you need accessible parking and they can direct you to the proper location.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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