Wake Forest Demon Deacons Extend Hot Start with Dominant Weekend

The Deacs remain undefeated since their opening game loss, showcasing offensive firepower and dominant pitching performances.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team has been on a tear since dropping their season opener, winning 11 straight games including a dominant three-game home series sweep over the weekend. The Deacs put on an offensive showcase, scoring 12, 7, 15, and 16 runs in the four games, while also receiving stellar pitching performances that included 26 combined strikeouts across the first two games. This marks the first time Wake Forest has won 11 straight since their historic 2023 season.

Why it matters

Wake Forest's hot start has them positioned well for another strong season and potential run at the ACC title. The Deacs' ability to bounce back from an opening loss and then dominate their competition shows the depth and talent on this year's squad. The offensive outbursts and dominant pitching performances have the team firing on all cylinders as they head into ACC play.

The details

In the four-game weekend series, the Demon Deacons put on an offensive clinic. They scored 12 runs in the series opener against Loyola Marymount, including a grand slam from Jackson Miller. In Game 2 against Davidson, the Deacs scored 6 runs in the 6th inning to pull away. On Saturday, they erupted for 15 runs in 7 innings against LMU, with Dalton Wentz, Kade Lewis, and Matt Conte all homering. The series finale saw Wake tally 16 runs, including home runs from Ryan Preisano, Javar Williams, and Lewis. On the mound, the Deacs' pitching staff was dominant, combining for 26 strikeouts in the first two games, led by 14 Ks from Chris Levonas, which tied a program record.

  • The Demon Deacons lost their season opener to Houston in Puerto Rico.
  • Since that opening loss, Wake Forest has won 11 straight games.
  • The dominant 4-game home series sweep took place from February 27 to March 1, 2026.

The players

Blake Morningstar

The junior starting pitcher for Wake Forest, who threw 7.0 scoreless innings and struck out 9 batters in the series opener.

Jackson Miller

The Demon Deacons' slugger who hit a grand slam in the first game of the series.

Duncan Marsten

The first-time starting pitcher for Wake Forest, who allowed just 2 baserunners and struck out 10 in 5 innings of work.

Chris Levonas

The Wake Forest pitcher who struck out 14 batters, tying a program record, in 6.0 scoreless, walk-free innings.

Kade Lewis

The Demon Deacons' outfielder who hit 2 home runs over the weekend series.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

After a midweek game against Appalachian State, Wake Forest will host Stanford for a 3-game ACC series.

The takeaway

Wake Forest's dominant offensive performances and stellar pitching have them primed for another strong season and potential run at the ACC title, as they look to build on their historic 2023 campaign.