Wake Forest Routs Elon in Baseball Blowout

Deacons score in 5 of 7 innings, end game early due to mercy rule

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:11am

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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team dominated Elon University in a mid-week matchup, winning 11-1 in a game that ended after 7 innings due to the mercy rule. The Deacons had 12 hits, including a home run and double from Dalton Wentz, who drove in 4 runs. Wake Forest's pitching staff held Elon to just 1 hit.

Why it matters

This decisive victory over an in-state opponent boosts Wake Forest's record to 18-7 on the season and demonstrates the Deacons' offensive firepower and pitching depth as they continue their pursuit of a strong finish to the regular season and potential postseason berth.

The details

Wake Forest scored in 5 of the 7 innings played, including a 2-run home run by Dalton Wentz in the 3rd inning and a 2-run double by Wentz in the 7th. The Deacons had 12 hits total, with Jackson Miller, Andrew Costello, and Kade Lewis each recording 2 hits. On the mound, Duncan Marsten (1-1) pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing just 1 hit and 1 run, while Marcelo Harsch struck out all 5 batters he faced to close out the game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Dalton Wentz

A Wake Forest player who hit a 2-run home run and a 2-run double, driving in 4 runs in the game.

Duncan Marsten

The Wake Forest pitcher who started the game, allowing just 1 hit and 1 run over 4 2/3 innings.

Marcelo Harsch

The Wake Forest pitcher who closed out the game, striking out all 5 batters he faced.

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The takeaway

This dominant performance by Wake Forest demonstrates their offensive firepower and pitching depth, which will be crucial as they look to continue their strong season and potentially earn a postseason berth.