Friday, May 9
Winston-Salem, NC
6 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Pitt
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics
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The Demon Deacons have won five straight entering Friday’s contest with the Panthers.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Both entering as winners of five-straight contests, Wake Forest and Pitt will battle one another in a crucial three-game ACC series at David F. Couch Ballpark this weekend.
Friday's first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET, while Saturday will get underway at 4 p.m. ET. The series concludes at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. All three games are set to air on ACC Network Extra.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Wake Forest Probable Pitchers
Friday - RHP Blake Morningstar (4-1, 2.39 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Gardner (4-3, 6.98 ERA)
Saturday - LHP Matthew Dallas (4-1, 4.60 ERA) vs. TBD
Sunday - TBD vs. LHP Ryan Reed (5-3, 4.60 ERA)
Opponent History
Wake Forest leads the all-time series by a 13-5 margin. The Demon Deacons and Panthers last
met during the 2024 ACC Tournament, where the Deacs used home runs from Jake Reinisch, Marek Houston and Cameron Gill to capture an 8-1 victory over the Panthers.
Annual Epilepsy Awareness Game
The Demon Deacons will don white jerseys with lavender accents on Saturday to benefit the Ryan Lloyd Foundation. You can bid now for a chance to win one of the team's purple Epilepsy Awareness jerseys that they will wear in-game. Bid now by clicking HERE to help support those who are impacted by epilepsy and honor the memory of Ryan Lloyd!
Senior & Graduates Day
Help us pay tribute to an amazing senior class as we honor our eight outstanding seniors on Saturday afternoon. Pat Frick, Paul Grycewicz, Will Ray, Matt Scannell, Matt Bedford, Chris Katz, Dylan Zucker and Griffin Green will be honored in our Senior & Graduates Day ceremony starting at 3:35 p.m. Please arrive early to help us recognize the special group.
Weekend Promotions
Parking Update
Access to Deacon Boulevard from University Parkway is closed due to the construction of The Grounds. As a result, access to parking at Couch Ballpark, Allegacy Stadium, and LJVM Coliseum will be altered as follows:
The Winningest Program in the ACC
Since 2022, Wake Forest has totaled 165 wins for the most among its Atlantic Coast Conference counterparts.
1. Wake Forest 165
T2. North Carolina 162
T2. Virginia 162
4. Clemson 160
5. NC State 141
Wake Forest has totaled eight 40-win seasons in program history, with three coming under head coach Tom Walter, including two of the last three years.
Scanny's Scorthing
Graduate transfer Matt Scannell has been the catalyst behind Wake's five-game win streak, going 10-for-20 (.500) at the plate, with three doubles and a triple. Scannell has recorded two hits in each of the last six contests entering the series against Pitt, raising his batting average 35 points in the last two weeks.
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's first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET, while Saturday will get underway at 4 p.m. ET. The series concludes at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. All three games are set to air on ACC Network Extra.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Wake Forest Probable Pitchers
Friday - RHP Blake Morningstar (4-1, 2.39 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Gardner (4-3, 6.98 ERA)
Saturday - LHP Matthew Dallas (4-1, 4.60 ERA) vs. TBD
Sunday - TBD vs. LHP Ryan Reed (5-3, 4.60 ERA)
Opponent History
Wake Forest leads the all-time series by a 13-5 margin. The Demon Deacons and Panthers last
met during the 2024 ACC Tournament, where the Deacs used home runs from Jake Reinisch, Marek Houston and Cameron Gill to capture an 8-1 victory over the Panthers.
Annual Epilepsy Awareness Game
The Demon Deacons will don white jerseys with lavender accents on Saturday to benefit the Ryan Lloyd Foundation. You can bid now for a chance to win one of the team's purple Epilepsy Awareness jerseys that they will wear in-game. Bid now by clicking HERE to help support those who are impacted by epilepsy and honor the memory of Ryan Lloyd!
Senior & Graduates Day
Help us pay tribute to an amazing senior class as we honor our eight outstanding seniors on Saturday afternoon. Pat Frick, Paul Grycewicz, Will Ray, Matt Scannell, Matt Bedford, Chris Katz, Dylan Zucker and Griffin Green will be honored in our Senior & Graduates Day ceremony starting at 3:35 p.m. Please arrive early to help us recognize the special group.
Weekend Promotions
| 5/10 | Pitt | 4 p.m. | Epilepsy Awareness Game Seniors & Graduates Day Trading Card Giveaway Set #4 (All Fans) |
| 5/11 | Pitt | 1 p.m. | Magnolia Game Magnolia-Theme Baseball Jersey Giveaway (All Fans) |
Parking Update
Access to Deacon Boulevard from University Parkway is closed due to the construction of The Grounds. 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.
The Winningest Program in the ACC
Since 2022, Wake Forest has totaled 165 wins for the most among its Atlantic Coast Conference counterparts.
1. Wake Forest 165
T2. North Carolina 162
T2. Virginia 162
4. Clemson 160
5. NC State 141
Wake Forest has totaled eight 40-win seasons in program history, with three coming under head coach Tom Walter, including two of the last three years.
Scanny's Scorthing
Graduate transfer Matt Scannell has been the catalyst behind Wake's five-game win streak, going 10-for-20 (.500) at the plate, with three doubles and a triple. Scannell has recorded two hits in each of the last six contests entering the series against Pitt, raising his batting average 35 points in the last two weeks.
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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