Wake Forest Athletics
Friday, February 27
Winston-Salem, N.C.
3 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
LMU
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics
No. 16 Wake Forest Squares Off with LMU and Davidson
2/26/2026 1:09:00 PM | Baseball
The Demon Deacons did not allow a baserunner into scoring position after the first inning during Tuesday’s midweek game at UNCG.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 16 Demon Deacon baseball team looks to push its winning streak to double digits this weekend, taking on LMU and Davidson for a four-game weekend at David F. Couch Ballpark.
Wake Forest and LMU will meet for the first time in program history on Friday afternoon. The Deacs renew a longtime rivalry with in-state foe Davidson, facing off with the Wildcats for the first time since the 2021 season.
All four games can be streamed on ACC Network Extra. Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Weekend Rotation
Friday (G1) – Jr. RHP Blake Morningstar (0-1, 12.86 ERA) vs. Gr. RHP Jake Geis (0-1, 3.86 ERA)
Friday (G2) – So. RHP Duncan Marsten (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Sr. RHP Wilson Perkins (1-0, 3.24 ERA)
Saturday – So. RHP Chris Levonas (2-0, 1.04 ERA) vs. Sr. RHP Jonah Johnson (1-0, 1.69 ERA)
Sunday – TBD vs. TBD
Walk It Out
Since the beginning of the 2022 season, the Demon Deacons are the best team in the country in drawing walks with 1,618 over the past five seasons. 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 with 378 to lead the ACC and rank sixth nationally in 2024. The Deacs added 390 free bases last season, which ranked second in the country in 2025. Wake currently ranks 10th in the country with 62 walks through the first eight games, including 15 free passes in the series finale against Siena.
Outgun The Opposition
Since 2022, Wake Forest's starting pitchers have outlasted or matched their counterparts in 180 of 256 games (70.3%). During that time frame, the Deacs are 148-31-1 (.822), going 34-9-1 in 2022, 48-4 in 2023, 32-8 in 2024, 28-10 in 2025 and 6-0 to start the 2026 campaign. On the flip side, Wake is 31-45 (.408) in the 76 games where opposing pitchers have had a longer outing.
Bullish Bullpen
The Wake bullpen has been one of the strongest in the country so far, with a 1.46 ERA in 37.0 innings of relief through the first seven games. The bullpen alone has struckout 64 batters, which outpaces 154 other D1 programs' total strikeouts between both starters and relievers.
Parking
Fans who have purchased season parking in the Couch Ballpark and McCreary Tower lots will be guaranteed their spots on gameday. No single-game parking will be sold in these lots. Please have your pass prepared to show the parking attendant as you enter the lot.
As a reminder, fans are only permitted to use one (1) parking space per parking pass. Tailgating is not allowed within the parking lots and may only take place in the grassy areas near David F. Couch Ballpark.
Complimentary parking is available in the Gold lot at Allegacy Stadium and in the Starry and Diet Pepsi lots at LJVM Coliseum on gamedays on a first-come, first-serve basis. 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. Please note that single-game parking is no longer permitted at McCreary Tower; this lot is only available to those who have purchased season parking passes.
With several other events occurring throughout the weekend in DEACTOWN, particularly on Friday & Saturday evening, that will bring heavy traffic to the area, Deacon Blvd. will be closed from University Parkway to Piccolo Lane for the majority of Friday & Saturday.
Please note that construction will continue to impact traffic flow around certain lots throughout the 2026 season. Stay tuned to GoDeacs.com/bsbgameday for the latest construction information.
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.
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.
2026 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options
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.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Wake Forest and LMU will meet for the first time in program history on Friday afternoon. The Deacs renew a longtime rivalry with in-state foe Davidson, facing off with the Wildcats for the first time since the 2021 season.
All four games can be streamed on ACC Network Extra. Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Weekend Rotation
Friday (G1) – Jr. RHP Blake Morningstar (0-1, 12.86 ERA) vs. Gr. RHP Jake Geis (0-1, 3.86 ERA)
Friday (G2) – So. RHP Duncan Marsten (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Sr. RHP Wilson Perkins (1-0, 3.24 ERA)
Saturday – So. RHP Chris Levonas (2-0, 1.04 ERA) vs. Sr. RHP Jonah Johnson (1-0, 1.69 ERA)
Sunday – TBD vs. TBD
Walk It Out
Since the beginning of the 2022 season, the Demon Deacons are the best team in the country in drawing walks with 1,618 over the past five seasons. 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 with 378 to lead the ACC and rank sixth nationally in 2024. The Deacs added 390 free bases last season, which ranked second in the country in 2025. Wake currently ranks 10th in the country with 62 walks through the first eight games, including 15 free passes in the series finale against Siena.
Outgun The Opposition
Since 2022, Wake Forest's starting pitchers have outlasted or matched their counterparts in 180 of 256 games (70.3%). During that time frame, the Deacs are 148-31-1 (.822), going 34-9-1 in 2022, 48-4 in 2023, 32-8 in 2024, 28-10 in 2025 and 6-0 to start the 2026 campaign. On the flip side, Wake is 31-45 (.408) in the 76 games where opposing pitchers have had a longer outing.
Bullish Bullpen
The Wake bullpen has been one of the strongest in the country so far, with a 1.46 ERA in 37.0 innings of relief through the first seven games. The bullpen alone has struckout 64 batters, which outpaces 154 other D1 programs' total strikeouts between both starters and relievers.
Parking
Fans who have purchased season parking in the Couch Ballpark and McCreary Tower lots will be guaranteed their spots on gameday. No single-game parking will be sold in these lots. Please have your pass prepared to show the parking attendant as you enter the lot.
As a reminder, fans are only permitted to use one (1) parking space per parking pass. Tailgating is not allowed within the parking lots and may only take place in the grassy areas near David F. Couch Ballpark.
Complimentary parking is available in the Gold lot at Allegacy Stadium and in the Starry and Diet Pepsi lots at LJVM Coliseum on gamedays on a first-come, first-serve basis. 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. Please note that single-game parking is no longer permitted at McCreary Tower; this lot is only available to those who have purchased season parking passes.
With several other events occurring throughout the weekend in DEACTOWN, particularly on Friday & Saturday evening, that will bring heavy traffic to the area, Deacon Blvd. will be closed from University Parkway to Piccolo Lane for the majority of Friday & Saturday.
Please note that construction will continue to impact traffic flow around certain lots throughout the 2026 season. Stay tuned to GoDeacs.com/bsbgameday for the latest construction information.
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.
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.
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!
- 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
- 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:
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.
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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