No. 21 Demon Deacons Open 2026 Campaign at the Puerto Rico Challenge

Friday, February 13

Ponce, Puerto Rico

9:00 a.m.

Wake Forest University

Houston

No. 21 Demon Deacons Open 2026 Campaign at the Puerto Rico Challenge

2/12/2026 3:40:00 PM | Baseball

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Wake Forest looks to capture their 12th straight season-opening victory against Houston on Friday.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 21 Wake Forest baseball team travels to Ponce, Puerto Rico to open the 2026 season in the 2nd Annual Puerto Rico Challenge against Houston, Washington and Indiana State this weekend at Estadio Paquito Montaner.

The Demon Deacons look to capture their 12th straight season-opening victory against Houston on Friday. The matchup also marks the first time since 2017 that the Demon Deacons won't open up play at David F. Couch Ballpark.

All three games can be streamed on Victory+, which is free with the creation of an account. Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.

Weekend Rotation
Friday – Jr. RHP Blake Morningstar vs. Houston Sr. RHP Paul Schmitz
Saturday – So. RHP Chris Levonas vs. Washington Sr. RHP Jay Miller
Sunday – Jr. LHP Matthew Dallas vs. Indiana State Jr. RHP Grant Parson

Off On The Right Foot
Wake Forest has won 11-straight season openers dating back to the 2015 season. The Demon Deacons won at least 11 games to start two of the last four seasons, going 13-0 to start the 2023 season and 11-0 in the 2022 season before losing. The 13-straight to open the 2023 season was the longest win streak for the Deacs since winning 15-straight during the 2012 season and the second-longest winning streak to open the season since the 20-0 start in 1949 that will likely go untouched.

Best Starts in Program History:
- 1949: 20-0
- 2023: 13-0
            - 2022, 1961: 11-0
- 1964, 1913: 10-0

DEACTOWN Charlotte
Building on the previously announced 2027 Wake Forest football matchup with Notre Dame inside Bank of America Stadium, Wake Forest Athletics continues to strengthen its regional ties to Charlotte as the Demon Deacons baseball program will head to the Queen City to take on Clemson in a showdown at Truist Field on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Tickets for the April 1 game are on sale now and fans can purchase by clicking HERE.

The Winningest Program in the ACC
Since 2022, Wake Forest has totaled 172 wins for the most among its Atlantic Coast Conference
counterparts.
            T1. Wake Forest           172
            T1. North Carolina        172
            3. Clemson                   168
            4. Virginia                    167
            5. Florida State             148

Additionally, Wake Forest is one of two programs to win at least 15 conference games in each of the last four seasons, joined by only Virginia in that regard.

Wake Forest has totaled eight 40-win seasons in program history, with three coming under head coach Tom Walter, including two of the last four years.

On Fire in February
Over the past four seasons, the Deacs are 34-2 in the opening month of play, going 9-1 in 2025, 7-1 in 2024, 10-0 in 2023 and 8-0 in 2022. During that stretch, Wake Forest has outscored their opponents by a 414 to 101 margin (8.69 runs per game).

2026 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options

2026 Single Game Tickets
- Single-game tickets for the full 30-game home slate for your Demon Deacons baseball team are available now! Non-conference tickets start at $8 and ACC tickets start at $12. Don't forget – prices increase by $5 on at the box office on gameday, making now the right time to purchase your tickets. Get ready for Opening Day and secure your tickets for Wake Forest baseball today!
2026 Season Tickets on Sale Now!
- "The Couch" is home to more than just great baseball — it's where a tight-knit team comes together to compete, grow, and proudly represent the old gold and black. Every inning, you can see the bond in the dugout and the trust between teammates on the field. When you're here, you're not just watching baseball — you're backing a group that plays for each other and for Deacon Nation.
- Secure your season tickets today and we'll see you at The Couch!
Premium Deacon Deck Seating Option at David F. Couch Ballpark for the 2026 Season!
- The Deacon Deck returns as a premier premium experience at David F. Couch Ballpark for the 2026 season. Fans have three options to secure tickets in the Deacon Deck: a Six Game Mini Plan ($399), group ticket experiences ($25/person), and single-game all-inclusive for select home opponents. Located on the first baseline, Deacon Deck ticket holders will enjoy:
  - Loge-style deck seating with drink rails
  - Club space lounge seating with climate-controlling fans and heaters and HD televisions
  - Access to general admission seating in sections 1-4 of the ballpark
  - Private bar with beer and wine for purchase

Interested in the Deacon Deck? Request a call from a Wake Forest Athletics representative or contact us at tix@wfu.edu or (336) 758-3322 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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