Friday, March 28
Winston-Salem, NC
6 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Virginia Tech
No. 16 Wake Forest Returns to David F. Couch Ballpark to Face Virginia Tech
3/27/2025 4:38:00 PM | Baseball
The Demon Deacons sit at 7-2 in ACC play so far this season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 16 Wake Forest baseball team returns home for the first time in nearly two weeks, taking on Virginia Tech this weekend at David F. Couch Ballpark.
Friday and Saturday will air on ACC Network Extra, while Sunday's 5 p.m. first pitch will air nationally on the ACC Network with Chris Cotter and Gaby Sánchez on the call.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Friday at 6 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford (4-1, 2.53 ERA) vs. RHP Brett Renfrow (2-2, 2.03 ERA)
Saturday at 4 p.m. - LHP Matthew Dallas (3-0, 4.12 ERA) vs. LHP Jake Marciano (3-0, 4.39 ERA)
Sunday at 5 p.m. - RHP Blake Morningstar (3-0, 2.54 ERA) vs. TBA
(NEW!) Important Parking Updates
Beginning on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, access to Deacon Boulevard from University Parkway will be closed. As a result, access to parking at Couch Ballpark, Allegacy Stadium, and LJVM Coliseum will be altered as follows:
Weekend Promos
Opponent History
Wake Forest and Virginia Tech will meet for the 103rd time on Friday night, with the Deacs holding a 56-46 advantage all-time. Wake has won five of six against the Hokies, including a three-game sweep on the road when the two teams last met in 2024.
Strike Early. Strike Often
One of the keys to the Deacs' success over the last three years has been scoring first, as Wake Forest has gone 76-21 in games where they got on the board first since the 2023 season. Under Tom Walter, Wake is 309-124-1 when scoring first, including a 14-3 mark to start the 2025 campaign.
Timely Hitting
The Deacs are hitting .354 with runners on to start the year, a near 70-point rise after hitting .285 during the 2024 season with runners on. Shortstop Marek Houston has played a key role, raising his average with runners on from .330 as a sophomore to .536 so far in his junior campaign. Wake Forest has driven in 94 of their ACC-leading 246 RBIs with two outs, led by 17 two-out RBIs from Houston and 16 from Kade Lewis, and are hitting .331 as a team with two outs on the year.
Bullish Bullpen
The Wake bullpen has been one of the strongest in the country so far, with a 3.67 ERA in 120.0 innings of relief through the first 26 games. The bullpen alone has struck out 173 batters, which outpaces the total strikeouts of 107 other D1 programs, combining both starters and relievers.
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.
Follow The Deacs
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Friday and Saturday will air on ACC Network Extra, while Sunday's 5 p.m. first pitch will air nationally on the ACC Network with Chris Cotter and Gaby Sánchez on the call.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Friday at 6 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford (4-1, 2.53 ERA) vs. RHP Brett Renfrow (2-2, 2.03 ERA)
Saturday at 4 p.m. - LHP Matthew Dallas (3-0, 4.12 ERA) vs. LHP Jake Marciano (3-0, 4.39 ERA)
Sunday at 5 p.m. - RHP Blake Morningstar (3-0, 2.54 ERA) vs. TBA
(NEW!) Important Parking Updates
Beginning on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, access to Deacon Boulevard from University Parkway will be closed. As a result, access to parking at Couch Ballpark, Allegacy Stadium, and LJVM Coliseum will be altered as follows:
- Season Parking at Couch Ballpark & McCreary Tower – Fans will be able to access these lots from Deacon Boulevard via Shorefair Drive.
- Please note single-game parking is no longer permitted at McCreary Tower; this lot is only available to those who have purchased season parking passes. Single-game parking is also not permitted in the Green lot at the Indoor Tennis Center or the HES Building.
- Complimentary Single-Game Parking at Allegacy Stadium – Fans will be able to access the Gold lot at Allegacy Stadium from Reynolds Boulevard or Shorefair Drive.
- Complimentary Single-Game Parking at LJVM Coliseum – Fans will be able to access the Starry lot and the Diet Pepsi lot from the main entrance of the LJVM Coliseum via University Parkway or from Deacon Boulevard via Shorefair Drive.
- Fans parking in the Starry and Diet Pepsi lots are encouraged to cross Deacon Boulevard by using the tunnel or the crosswalk noted on the map above.
Weekend Promos
| 3/28 | Virginia Tech | 6 p.m. | Screamin' Deacon Rewards Day Soda Bats (General Public) Pickleball Paddles (Students Only, Enter to Win) |
| 3/29 | Virginia Tech | 4 p.m. | Birdies & Baseball Free Golf Simulator Experience for Fans pre-game Wake Baseball golf hat (All Fans) |
| 3/30 | Virginia Tech | 5 p.m. | Pups at the Park Fans can bring their furry friends to join them in all general admission sections (1-4) and will receive a dog bandana from Buie's Market |
Opponent History
Wake Forest and Virginia Tech will meet for the 103rd time on Friday night, with the Deacs holding a 56-46 advantage all-time. Wake has won five of six against the Hokies, including a three-game sweep on the road when the two teams last met in 2024.
Strike Early. Strike Often
One of the keys to the Deacs' success over the last three years has been scoring first, as Wake Forest has gone 76-21 in games where they got on the board first since the 2023 season. Under Tom Walter, Wake is 309-124-1 when scoring first, including a 14-3 mark to start the 2025 campaign.
Timely Hitting
The Deacs are hitting .354 with runners on to start the year, a near 70-point rise after hitting .285 during the 2024 season with runners on. Shortstop Marek Houston has played a key role, raising his average with runners on from .330 as a sophomore to .536 so far in his junior campaign. Wake Forest has driven in 94 of their ACC-leading 246 RBIs with two outs, led by 17 two-out RBIs from Houston and 16 from Kade Lewis, and are hitting .331 as a team with two outs on the year.
Bullish Bullpen
The Wake bullpen has been one of the strongest in the country so far, with a 3.67 ERA in 120.0 innings of relief through the first 26 games. The bullpen alone has struck out 173 batters, which outpaces the total strikeouts of 107 other D1 programs, combining both starters and relievers.
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.
- 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.
Follow The Deacs
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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