Miami Baseball Hosts ACC Rival Wake Forest

Hurricanes look to bounce back and boost NCAA Tournament resume

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:33pm

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The Miami Hurricanes baseball team is set to host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a critical ACC series this weekend. Miami is coming off a midweek win over FIU, while Wake Forest nearly upset No. 11 Coastal Carolina in their last outing. This matchup features two teams jockeying for position in the NCAA Tournament picture.

Why it matters

As Miami sits just outside the top 25, this series represents a prime opportunity for the Hurricanes to pick up a marquee win against a ranked ACC foe and bolster their postseason resume. Wake Forest, meanwhile, is looking to continue its strong start to the season and prove it can compete with the conference's elite programs.

The details

Miami has been led offensively by Derek Williams, Daniel Cuvet, and Alex Sosa, while the Hurricanes' pitching staff has seen Jake Ogden regain his form. Wake Forest boasts an impressive RPI ranking and nearly took down Coastal Carolina earlier this week. This weekend's series could have major implications for both teams' NCAA Tournament aspirations.

  • The series opener is on Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
  • Game two is on Saturday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
  • The series finale is on Sunday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

The players

Derek Williams

Miami's leading hitter and home run producer.

Jake Ogden

Miami starting pitcher who has regained his form after a slow start.

Wake Forest

The Demon Deacons are currently ranked No. 24 in the RPI and nearly upset No. 11 Coastal Carolina earlier this week.

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What they’re saying

“This series represents a prime opportunity for us to pick up a big win against a ranked ACC opponent and boost our postseason resume.”

— Derek Williams, Miami Hurricanes outfielder

What’s next

The winner of this series will take a significant step forward in their quest to host an NCAA Regional this postseason.

The takeaway

This weekend's matchup between Miami and Wake Forest is a crucial one for both teams as they jockey for position in the ACC and aim to strengthen their cases for NCAA Tournament bids.