Tuesday, February 25
Winston-Salem, NC
4 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Elon
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The Demon Deacons hit the midway point of an eight-game homestand against the Phoenix.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 12 Wake Forest baseball team hosts its first home midweek game of the season against in-state foe Elon on Tuesday afternoon, with the first pitch at David F. Couch Ballpark set for 4 p.m. ET.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Probable Pitchers
Wake Forest RHP Matt Bedford (1-1, 1.69 ERA) vs. Elon RHP Nolan Straniero (0-0, 6.23 ERA)
Opponent/Series History
Walk It Out
Wake Forest was the best team in the country in 2023 at drawing a free 90 feet, with 424 on the season, 11 more than any other team. The Demon Deacons continued to draw free passes in 2024, with 378 to lead the ACC and rank sixth nationally. The trend has continued through the first eight games of the 2025 season, as the Deacs have drawn 63 free passes, ranking second in the ACC and sixth in the nation to this point.
On Fire in February
Over the past four seasons, the Deacs are 32-2 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 its opponents by a 402-94 margin (9.06 runs per game).
Up Next
Wake Forest closes the stretch at home with contests against Princeton and Maryland this weekend. Friday's action begins with a 4 p.m. first pitch against the Tigers.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Probable Pitchers
Wake Forest RHP Matt Bedford (1-1, 1.69 ERA) vs. Elon RHP Nolan Straniero (0-0, 6.23 ERA)
Opponent/Series History
- The Deacs and Phoenix will meet for the 108th time, with Wake Forest holding a 66-41 edge, including a 29-15 record at home in the series.
- The two programs have split the yearly home-and-home series over the past two seasons, with the home team winning all four matchups.
Walk It Out
Wake Forest was the best team in the country in 2023 at drawing a free 90 feet, with 424 on the season, 11 more than any other team. The Demon Deacons continued to draw free passes in 2024, with 378 to lead the ACC and rank sixth nationally. The trend has continued through the first eight games of the 2025 season, as the Deacs have drawn 63 free passes, ranking second in the ACC and sixth in the nation to this point.
On Fire in February
Over the past four seasons, the Deacs are 32-2 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 its opponents by a 402-94 margin (9.06 runs per game).
Up Next
Wake Forest closes the stretch at home with contests against Princeton and Maryland this weekend. Friday's action begins with a 4 p.m. first pitch against the Tigers.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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