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Friday, April 3
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Wake Forest Travels to Face Pitt this Weekend
4/2/2026 8:23:00 PM | Baseball
The Demon Deacons have won five of six series all-time against the Panthers.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Demon Deacons continue their nine-game road stretch with the series opener at Pitt on Friday, April 3, at Charles L. Cost Field.
The Deacs and Panthers meet for the 22nd time on Friday, with the series marking just the seventh three-game set between the two programs.
Wake Forest took two of three from Pitt at The Couch a year ago, highlighted by a 6-3 win in the final home game of the 2025 season.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Pitching Matchup
Friday – So. RHP Chris Levonas (6-1, 1.95 ERA) vs. Gr. RHP David Leslie (2-1, 4.59 ERA)
Saturday – Jr. RHP Blake Morningstar (2-3, 8.00 ERA) vs. Gr. LHP Vincent Spizzoucco (2-1, 6.32 ERA)
Sunday – So. RHP Cameron Bagwell (2-0, 3.16 ERA) vs. R-Jr. RHP Drew Lafferty (4-2, 5.52 ERA)
By The Numbers
• Wake Forest has a +93 run differential entering this weekend against Pitt.
• The Deacs have outscored their opponents 94-59 between the first through third innings.
• Wake Forest scored nine runs in the seventh inning against Liberty - its largest run total in a single inning.
• The Deacs are 14-4 when hitting a home run and 9-1 when hitting multiple homers.
• Wake has won 10 of 13 games in which it has not committed an error while going 11-6 when committing at least one error.
• When holding opponents to five or fewer runs, the Demon Deacons are 15-3. On the flip side, Wake has a record of 3-7 when scoring five or fewer runs in a game and is 18-2 when scoring at least six runs.
• Wake is 2-3 in games decided by two runs or less.
• Home runs account for 66 of the 220 runs batted in on the season (30.0 percent).
Outgun the Opposition
• Since 2022, Wake Forest's starting pitchers have outlasted or matched their counterparts in 196 of 278 games (70.5%).
• During that time frame, the Deacs are 161-34-1 (.821), going 34-9-1 in 2022, 48-4 in 2023, 32-8 in 2024, 28-10 in 2025 and 19-3 to start the 2026 campaign.
• On the flip side, Wake is 32-50 (.390) in the 82 games where opposing pitchers have had a longer outing.
2026 Wake Forest Baseball Ticket Options
Follow The Deacs:
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The Deacs and Panthers meet for the 22nd time on Friday, with the series marking just the seventh three-game set between the two programs.
Wake Forest took two of three from Pitt at The Couch a year ago, highlighted by a 6-3 win in the final home game of the 2025 season.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Pitching Matchup
Friday – So. RHP Chris Levonas (6-1, 1.95 ERA) vs. Gr. RHP David Leslie (2-1, 4.59 ERA)
Saturday – Jr. RHP Blake Morningstar (2-3, 8.00 ERA) vs. Gr. LHP Vincent Spizzoucco (2-1, 6.32 ERA)
Sunday – So. RHP Cameron Bagwell (2-0, 3.16 ERA) vs. R-Jr. RHP Drew Lafferty (4-2, 5.52 ERA)
By The Numbers
• Wake Forest has a +93 run differential entering this weekend against Pitt.
• The Deacs have outscored their opponents 94-59 between the first through third innings.
• Wake Forest scored nine runs in the seventh inning against Liberty - its largest run total in a single inning.
• The Deacs are 14-4 when hitting a home run and 9-1 when hitting multiple homers.
• Wake has won 10 of 13 games in which it has not committed an error while going 11-6 when committing at least one error.
• When holding opponents to five or fewer runs, the Demon Deacons are 15-3. On the flip side, Wake has a record of 3-7 when scoring five or fewer runs in a game and is 18-2 when scoring at least six runs.
• Wake is 2-3 in games decided by two runs or less.
• Home runs account for 66 of the 220 runs batted in on the season (30.0 percent).
Outgun the Opposition
• Since 2022, Wake Forest's starting pitchers have outlasted or matched their counterparts in 196 of 278 games (70.5%).
• During that time frame, the Deacs are 161-34-1 (.821), going 34-9-1 in 2022, 48-4 in 2023, 32-8 in 2024, 28-10 in 2025 and 19-3 to start the 2026 campaign.
• On the flip side, Wake is 32-50 (.390) in the 82 games where opposing pitchers have had a longer outing.
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.
- 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:
Follow The Deacs:
GoDeacs.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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