Wake Forest Sweeps Weekend Series with Dominant Performances

Deacons win both games by 10-run mercy rule, extending win streak to 11 games

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Wake Forest baseball team capped off a stellar weekend with two mercy-rule victories, defeating Loyola Marymount 15-4 in 7 innings on Saturday and then topping Davidson 16-6 in 7 innings on Sunday. The Deacons, who have now won 11 straight games since their season-opening loss, got strong pitching performances and timely hitting to cruise to the lopsided wins.

Why it matters

Wake Forest's dominant weekend sweep extends their impressive start to the season, as they continue to build momentum and establish themselves as one of the top teams in college baseball. The Deacons' ability to win convincingly, even when not playing the full nine innings, showcases their depth and versatility as a program.

The details

On Saturday, sophomore Chris Levonas tossed six no-hit innings, striking out 14 batters, to lead Wake Forest to a 15-4 win over Loyola Marymount. The Deacons got home runs from Dalton Wentz, Kade Lewis, and Matt Conte to power the offense. In Sunday's 16-6 victory over Davidson, Wake Forest scored in every inning except the first, with Ryan Preisano, Javar Williams, and Lewis all going deep. Rhys Bowie earned the win on the mound, while Will Ray and Evan Jones also contributed scoreless relief appearances.

  • Wake Forest defeated Loyola Marymount 15-4 on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
  • Wake Forest defeated Davidson 16-6 on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Chris Levonas

A sophomore pitcher for Wake Forest who tossed six no-hit innings with 14 strikeouts in the win over Loyola Marymount.

Dalton Wentz

The No. 3 hitter in Wake Forest's lineup who hit a solo home run in the first inning against Loyola Marymount.

Kade Lewis

The No. 2 hitter in Wake Forest's lineup who hit a two-run home run in the third inning against Loyola Marymount and also homered against Davidson.

Matt Conte

Wake Forest's cleanup hitter who hit a three-run home run to end the game against Loyola Marymount.

Rhys Bowie

The starting pitcher for Wake Forest in the win over Davidson, going four innings and allowing just one run.

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What they’re saying

“It was a good weekend for us. Obviously, anytime you can go 4-0 on a weekend, that's a great weekend.”

— Tom Walter, Head Coach (News Release)

What’s next

Wake Forest will look to continue their hot streak when they return to action next weekend with a three-game series against ACC rival NC State.

The takeaway

Wake Forest's dominant performances this weekend, including two mercy-rule victories, showcase the depth and talent of this Deacons squad as they continue to build momentum and establish themselves as one of the top teams in college baseball early in the 2026 season.