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Wake Forest Cruises to 15-4 Win Over Loyola Marymount
Demon Deacons' pitcher Levonas tosses a gem, striking out 14 batters over six scoreless innings
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team cruised to a 15-4 victory over the Loyola Marymount Lions, powered by a dominant pitching performance from starter Levonas. Levonas went six scoreless innings, striking out 14 batters and not allowing a hit. The Demon Deacons' offense also exploded, with home runs from Dalton Wentz and Kade Lewis, as well as a three-run shot from Matt Conte to seal the win.
Why it matters
This win continues Wake Forest's strong start to the season and showcases the team's depth on both the mound and at the plate. Levonas' performance was particularly impressive, as he shut down the Loyola Marymount lineup and kept the Demon Deacons in control throughout the game.
The details
Levonas was dominant from the start, striking out the first three batters he faced in the top of the first inning. He continued to cruise through the next five innings, not allowing a hit and racking up 14 strikeouts. The Wake Forest offense provided plenty of run support, with Wentz and Lewis hitting two-run homers in the first and third innings, respectively. In the late innings, Loyola Marymount mounted a comeback, hitting two home runs in the seventh to make it an 11-4 game. However, Wentz and Conte responded with RBI hits to put the game out of reach and secure the 15-4 victory for the Demon Deacons.
- Levonas struck out the first three batters he faced in the top of the first inning.
- In the top of the third inning, LMU's Jake Lyall reached base on a dropped third strike and advanced to third base, but Levonas recorded a strikeout to end the threat.
- Levonas went six scoreless innings, striking out 14 batters and not allowing a hit.
- In the bottom of the first inning, Dalton Wentz hit a two-run home run to give Wake Forest an early lead.
- In the bottom of the third inning, Kade Lewis hit a two-run home run to extend the Demon Deacons' lead.
The players
Levonas
The starting pitcher for Wake Forest, who tossed six scoreless innings, striking out 14 batters and not allowing a hit.
Dalton Wentz
The Wake Forest batter who hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Demon Deacons an early lead.
Kade Lewis
The Wake Forest batter who hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to extend the Demon Deacons' lead.
Matt Conte
The Wake Forest batter who hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to seal the 15-4 victory for the Demon Deacons.
Tom Walter
The head coach of the Wake Forest baseball team.
What they’re saying
“Levonas' day was a good one, going six scoreless frames, surrendering no runs and no hits with 14 strikeouts.”
— Tom Walter, Wake Forest baseball coach (si.com)
What’s next
Wake Forest will face a rematch against the Davidson Wildcats in their next game.
The takeaway
This dominant performance by the Wake Forest Demon Deacons showcases the team's depth and versatility, with strong pitching from Levonas and an explosive offense that can score runs in bunches. The Demon Deacons are proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the early part of the season.
