Friday, April 11
Chapel Hill, NC
6 p.m.
Wake Forest University
at
North Carolina
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Wake Forest Continues ACC Action at Big Four Rival No. 16 North Carolina
4/9/2025 12:37:00 PM | Baseball
The Demon Deacons are looking for their first series win over the Tar Heels since sweeping the three-game set in 2016.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Fresh off a series win at No. 4 Florida State, the Wake Forest baseball team travels to Chapel Hill for its second-straight ranked ACC series, battling No. 16 North Carolina starting on Thursday, April 10 at Boshamer Stadium.
Thursday's 6 p.m. first pitch will air nationally on the ACC Network with Mike Monaco and Chris Burke on the call. Dean Linke and Wayne McDonnell will have the call on ACC Network Extra on Friday at 6 p.m., while Monaco and Burke will be back for the finale on ESPN2 on Saturday at 1 p.m.
For fans unable to watch, Ty Collins play-by-play broadcast is available by clicking HERE.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Thursday 6 p.m. - RHP Chris Levonas (2-0, 2.03 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Knapp (6-0, 1.58 ERA)
Friday 6 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford (5-2, 3.72 ERA) vs. RHP Jason DeCaro (4-3, 4.69 ERA)
Saturday 1 p.m. - RHP Blake Morningstar (4-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. RHP Aidan Haugh (3-2, 1.91 ERA)
Opponent History
The Demon Deacons trail the all-time series by a 133-170-3 margin, and last took the series against the Tar Heels with a sweep in 2016 at The Couch. Wake Forest captured the win in an instant classic when the two teams last played, defeating the Tar Heels, 9-6, in 12 innings at the 2024 ACC Tournament.
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, good for 11 more than any other team. The Demon Deacons continued to draw free passes last season, with 378 to lead the ACC and rank sixth nationally in 2024. The trend has continued through the first 34 games of the 2025 season, as Wake has drawn 228 walks, ranking second in the ACC and fifth in the nation. The Deacs have drawn 10 or more free passes six times this season, and are averaging nearly eight walks per game over the last five contests.
Outgun The Opposition
Since Corey Muscara joined the Deacs in 2022, Wake Forest's starting pitchers have outlasted or matched their counterparts in 158 of 221 games (71.5%). During that time frame, the Deacs are 132-25-1 (.835), going 34-9-1 in 2022, 48-4 in 2023, 32-8 in 2024, and 18-4 to this point of the 2025 campaign. On the flip side, Wake is 25-38 (.397) in the 63 games where opposing pitchers have had a longer outing.
Take A Seat
Wake Forest leads the country in strikeouts with 403 on the year and is the only staff over 375 punchouts. Averaging nearly 12 strikeouts per game, 47.1% of the Demon Deacons' outs recorded have come via the K. Wake Forest has struck out 112 batters over the last 10 games. The 2025 Deacs are currently outpacing the 2024 team, which had 375 strikeouts through the first 34 games a year ago to finish the year ranked sixth in the country with 690 punchouts by almost 40. Since the start of the 2023 season, Wake Forest has 1,856 strikeouts, good for 284 more than any other ACC competitor. Nationally, the Demon Deacons rank second over this time span, trailing only LSU.
Owning Innings Four Through Seven
The Demon Deacons have been dominant over the middle innings this season, outscoring opponents 176 to 59 during the fourth through the seventh. On the mound, Wake pitchers hold a 2.56 ERA during the fifth to seventh inning stretch, and opponents are hitting just .194 against the staff. At the plate, Wake has gone 191-for-569 (.320) over innings four through seven with 81 of the team's 148 extra-base hits coming during the middle innings. Most recently, Wake Forest outscored Florida State, 20-2, over the four-inning stretch during the weekend series.
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Thursday's 6 p.m. first pitch will air nationally on the ACC Network with Mike Monaco and Chris Burke on the call. Dean Linke and Wayne McDonnell will have the call on ACC Network Extra on Friday at 6 p.m., while Monaco and Burke will be back for the finale on ESPN2 on Saturday at 1 p.m.
For fans unable to watch, Ty Collins play-by-play broadcast is available by clicking HERE.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Thursday 6 p.m. - RHP Chris Levonas (2-0, 2.03 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Knapp (6-0, 1.58 ERA)
Friday 6 p.m. - RHP Logan Lunceford (5-2, 3.72 ERA) vs. RHP Jason DeCaro (4-3, 4.69 ERA)
Saturday 1 p.m. - RHP Blake Morningstar (4-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. RHP Aidan Haugh (3-2, 1.91 ERA)
Opponent History
The Demon Deacons trail the all-time series by a 133-170-3 margin, and last took the series against the Tar Heels with a sweep in 2016 at The Couch. Wake Forest captured the win in an instant classic when the two teams last played, defeating the Tar Heels, 9-6, in 12 innings at the 2024 ACC Tournament.
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, good for 11 more than any other team. The Demon Deacons continued to draw free passes last season, with 378 to lead the ACC and rank sixth nationally in 2024. The trend has continued through the first 34 games of the 2025 season, as Wake has drawn 228 walks, ranking second in the ACC and fifth in the nation. The Deacs have drawn 10 or more free passes six times this season, and are averaging nearly eight walks per game over the last five contests.
Outgun The Opposition
Since Corey Muscara joined the Deacs in 2022, Wake Forest's starting pitchers have outlasted or matched their counterparts in 158 of 221 games (71.5%). During that time frame, the Deacs are 132-25-1 (.835), going 34-9-1 in 2022, 48-4 in 2023, 32-8 in 2024, and 18-4 to this point of the 2025 campaign. On the flip side, Wake is 25-38 (.397) in the 63 games where opposing pitchers have had a longer outing.
Take A Seat
Wake Forest leads the country in strikeouts with 403 on the year and is the only staff over 375 punchouts. Averaging nearly 12 strikeouts per game, 47.1% of the Demon Deacons' outs recorded have come via the K. Wake Forest has struck out 112 batters over the last 10 games. The 2025 Deacs are currently outpacing the 2024 team, which had 375 strikeouts through the first 34 games a year ago to finish the year ranked sixth in the country with 690 punchouts by almost 40. Since the start of the 2023 season, Wake Forest has 1,856 strikeouts, good for 284 more than any other ACC competitor. Nationally, the Demon Deacons rank second over this time span, trailing only LSU.
Owning Innings Four Through Seven
The Demon Deacons have been dominant over the middle innings this season, outscoring opponents 176 to 59 during the fourth through the seventh. On the mound, Wake pitchers hold a 2.56 ERA during the fifth to seventh inning stretch, and opponents are hitting just .194 against the staff. At the plate, Wake has gone 191-for-569 (.320) over innings four through seven with 81 of the team's 148 extra-base hits coming during the middle innings. Most recently, Wake Forest outscored Florida State, 20-2, over the four-inning stretch during the weekend series.
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