Wake Forest Athletics
Thursday, April 30
Winston-Salem, N.C.
7 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Louisville
Wake Forest Welcomes Louisville for Final ACC Series at The Couch
4/29/2026 5:13:00 PM | Baseball
The Demon Deacons are 19-5 at home this season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Having met for a three-game series every year since Louisville joined the ACC in 2015, Wake Forest and the Cardinals face off once again starting on Thursday night.
The Deacs trail the all-time series 12-22-1, with Wake Forest taking each of the last three series against the Cards dating back to 2023.
Thursday is set for a national audience on ACC Network with Clay Matvick and Devon Travis on the call, while Friday and Saturday will stream on ACCNX.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Wake Forest Starting Pitching Rotation
Thursday (7 p.m. ET) – Fr. RHP Evan Jones (2-1, 3.14 ERA)
Friday (6 p.m. ET) – So. RHP Chris Levonas (8-3, 2.89 ERA)
Sunday (1 pm. ET) – So. RHP Cameron Bagwell (2-1, 4.13 ERA)
Weekend Promotions
Thursday - Nick Kurtz Night
Fans can get a free Nick Kurtz AL Rookie of the Year T-shirt while supplies last.
Saturday- Living Donor Awareness Game
Fans can claim a jersey replica t-shirt at the game while supplies last, presented by Atrium Health.
Dominant at The Couch
• With a clear home-field advantage, Wake has gone 128-30-1 since 2022 at The Couch with at least 20 wins at home in each of the last four seasons, including a stellar 34-3 mark on its way to a program-record 54 wins in 2023, 25-7 in 2024, and finished 24-8 in 2025.
• Over the past five seasons, the Demon Deacons have outscored their opponents by over 825 runs at The Couch, with a 1,503-669 margin in 158 contests.
• The Deacs saw a 69-game non-conference home win streak come to an end in early 2025, but are 85-2 in such games since 2022.
• With six home games left, Wake is 19-5 at The Couch, including a pair of run-rule wins against NC State and have scored seven runs or more in 18 of 24 games.
Strike Early. Strike Often.
• One of the keys to the Deacs' success over the last five years has been scoring first, as Wake Forest has gone 130-40-1 in games in which they got on the board first since the 2022 season.
• Under Tom Walter, Wake is 339-133-1 when scoring first, including a 19-5 mark during the 2026 campaign.
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 the Couch lot. 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 crosswalk.
There are a limited amount of McCreary Tower Lot spots available on a single-game basis. You must purchase your pass online before hand, as you will not be allowed to purchase your parking pass at the stadium on gameday.
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.
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
The Deacs trail the all-time series 12-22-1, with Wake Forest taking each of the last three series against the Cards dating back to 2023.
Thursday is set for a national audience on ACC Network with Clay Matvick and Devon Travis on the call, while Friday and Saturday will stream on ACCNX.
Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons' social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.
Wake Forest Starting Pitching Rotation
Thursday (7 p.m. ET) – Fr. RHP Evan Jones (2-1, 3.14 ERA)
Friday (6 p.m. ET) – So. RHP Chris Levonas (8-3, 2.89 ERA)
Sunday (1 pm. ET) – So. RHP Cameron Bagwell (2-1, 4.13 ERA)
Weekend Promotions
Thursday - Nick Kurtz Night
Fans can get a free Nick Kurtz AL Rookie of the Year T-shirt while supplies last.
Saturday- Living Donor Awareness Game
Fans can claim a jersey replica t-shirt at the game while supplies last, presented by Atrium Health.
Dominant at The Couch
• With a clear home-field advantage, Wake has gone 128-30-1 since 2022 at The Couch with at least 20 wins at home in each of the last four seasons, including a stellar 34-3 mark on its way to a program-record 54 wins in 2023, 25-7 in 2024, and finished 24-8 in 2025.
• Over the past five seasons, the Demon Deacons have outscored their opponents by over 825 runs at The Couch, with a 1,503-669 margin in 158 contests.
• The Deacs saw a 69-game non-conference home win streak come to an end in early 2025, but are 85-2 in such games since 2022.
• With six home games left, Wake is 19-5 at The Couch, including a pair of run-rule wins against NC State and have scored seven runs or more in 18 of 24 games.
Strike Early. Strike Often.
• One of the keys to the Deacs' success over the last five years has been scoring first, as Wake Forest has gone 130-40-1 in games in which they got on the board first since the 2022 season.
• Under Tom Walter, Wake is 339-133-1 when scoring first, including a 19-5 mark during the 2026 campaign.
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 the Couch lot. 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 crosswalk.
There are a limited amount of McCreary Tower Lot spots available on a single-game basis. You must purchase your pass online before hand, as you will not be allowed to purchase your parking pass at the stadium on gameday.
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.
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.
- 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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