Wake Forest Bats Go Cold in Series Opening Loss to Miami

The Demon Deacons could not get anything going against Miami

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:49pm

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Wake Forest's baseball team fell to the Miami Hurricanes in the opening game of their three-game weekend series in Coral Gables, Florida. Despite outhitting Miami 7-5, the Demon Deacons' offense struggled, with their top four hitters in the lineup combining for just 3-for-14 at the plate. Starting pitcher Chris Levonas pitched well through the first four innings before running into trouble in the fifth and sixth innings, ultimately giving up three runs in 5.1 innings of work.

Why it matters

This was an important series for Wake Forest as they look to build up their resume in the second half of the season. The loss is a setback, as the Demon Deacons failed to capitalize on their offensive opportunities and couldn't support their starting pitcher's solid outing.

The details

Levonas started the game strong, pitching four hitless innings before giving up a run in the fifth and two more in the sixth. The Demon Deacons outhit the Hurricanes, but their top hitters struggled, with Javar Williams, Dalton Wentz, Luke Costello, and Kade Lewis combining for just 3-for-14. Freshman JD Stein provided a bright spot, recording two hits and an RBI.

  • The series opener took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Game two of the series will be played on Saturday, April 12, 2026, at 6 pm.

The players

Chris Levonas

The starting pitcher for Wake Forest, who pitched 5.1 innings and gave up three runs on three hits.

Javar Williams

One of Wake Forest's top hitters, who went 1-for-4 in the game.

Dalton Wentz

Another of Wake Forest's top hitters, who went 1-for-4 in the game.

Luke Costello

One of Wake Forest's top hitters, who went 1-for-4 in the game.

Kade Lewis

One of Wake Forest's top hitters, who went 0-for-5 in the game.

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What’s next

Game two of the series will take place Saturday in Coral Gables, Florida, at 6 pm. Let's hope the bats can turn around and the Deacs can even the series after their game one defeat.

The takeaway

Wake Forest's inability to support their starting pitcher's solid outing with consistent offensive production proved costly in the series opener against Miami. The Demon Deacons will need to quickly address their batting struggles if they hope to even the series in Saturday's matchup.