Friday, February 21
Winston-Salem, NC
4 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
St. John's
No. 13 Wake Forest Set to Face St. John’s in Three-Game Series
2/20/2025 1:51:00 PM | Baseball
The series gets underway with a 4 p.m. first pitch on Friday, Feb. 21.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 13 Wake Forest baseball team welcomes St. John's to David F. Couch Ballpark this weekend for three games.
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.
Wake Forest Weekend Rotation
Friday at 4 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford
Saturday at 4 p.m. - LHP Matthew Dallas
Sunday at 1 p.m. - LHP Joe Ariola
Opponent History
Friday's opener marks just the third meeting against St. John's and the first time facing off since 1978. The Red Storm holds a 2-0 advantage in the series.
Houston, We are Go for Launch
Junior shortstop Marek Houston earned ACC Player of the Week honors following his Opening Weekend performances against LIU and Marist the league announced on Monday afternoon.
Houston went a ridiculous 10-for-14 (.714) at the plate, including 13 RBIs and 11 runs scored over four games during the weekend.
Take A Seat
The Deacs pitching staff has been impressive thus far, recording double-digit strikeouts in four of the first five games of the 2025 season.
Wake pitchers retired 17 hitters via the punchout on Tuesday at UNCG, marking the ninth time since the beginning of the 2024 season that the staff has combined for 17 or more strikeouts in a game.
Here Kitty
Senior Chris Katz had a career day on Sunday against Marist, going 3-for-5 (.600), with all three hits going for extra bases. Katz's homer left the bat at 104 mph and traveled 413 feet over the left-center wall.
Katz stayed hot with a 111-mph single back up the middle against UNCG on Tuesday night.
2025 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options
Accessibility
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.
Up Next
The Demon Deacons stay at The Couch to take on in-state foe Elon on Tuesday, Feb. 25. First pitch against the Phoenix is set for 4 p.m. ET.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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.
Wake Forest Weekend Rotation
Friday at 4 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford
Saturday at 4 p.m. - LHP Matthew Dallas
Sunday at 1 p.m. - LHP Joe Ariola
Opponent History
Friday's opener marks just the third meeting against St. John's and the first time facing off since 1978. The Red Storm holds a 2-0 advantage in the series.
Houston, We are Go for Launch
Junior shortstop Marek Houston earned ACC Player of the Week honors following his Opening Weekend performances against LIU and Marist the league announced on Monday afternoon.
Houston went a ridiculous 10-for-14 (.714) at the plate, including 13 RBIs and 11 runs scored over four games during the weekend.
Take A Seat
The Deacs pitching staff has been impressive thus far, recording double-digit strikeouts in four of the first five games of the 2025 season.
Wake pitchers retired 17 hitters via the punchout on Tuesday at UNCG, marking the ninth time since the beginning of the 2024 season that the staff has combined for 17 or more strikeouts in a game.
Here Kitty
Senior Chris Katz had a career day on Sunday against Marist, going 3-for-5 (.600), with all three hits going for extra bases. Katz's homer left the bat at 104 mph and traveled 413 feet over the left-center wall.
Katz stayed hot with a 111-mph single back up the middle against UNCG on Tuesday night.
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).
Accessibility
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.
Up Next
The Demon Deacons stay at The Couch to take on in-state foe Elon on Tuesday, Feb. 25. First pitch against the Phoenix is set for 4 p.m. ET.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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