Wake Forest Pitching Dominates Miami in Series-Tying Win

Demon Deacons' pitching staff shuts down Hurricanes' offense in 3-1 victory.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:22am

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The Miami Hurricanes' bats went cold against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, managing only three hits and leaving seven runners on base in a 3-1 loss that evened the weekend series. After Friday night's high-scoring affair, game two proved to be a pitchers' duel, with the Demon Deacons' staff shutting down the typically potent Hurricanes offense.

Why it matters

This series between two top ACC baseball programs has major implications for the conference standings and postseason positioning. Miami entered the weekend near the top of the ACC, while Wake Forest was looking to solidify its own tournament resume. The Demon Deacons' ability to rebound and even the series sets up a crucial rubber match on Sunday.

The details

Wake Forest starting pitcher Chris Levonas delivered a strong outing, going 6.2 innings and allowing just one run on three hits. The Demon Deacons' bullpen then shut the door, with reliever Rob Evans earning the save. Miami struggled to generate any consistent offense, failing to capitalize on their few scoring opportunities.

  • The series opener was played on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Game two of the series took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Chris Levonas

The starting pitcher for Wake Forest, who went 6.2 innings and allowed just one run on three hits.

Rob Evans

The Wake Forest relief pitcher who earned the save in the series-tying win.

Miami Hurricanes

The baseball team from the University of Miami, currently ranked near the top of the ACC standings.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The baseball team from Wake Forest University, looking to solidify its postseason resume with a series win over the Hurricanes.

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What they’re saying

“Our pitching staff really stepped up today and kept us in the game. That's the kind of effort we'll need to win this series.”

— Chris Levonas, Wake Forest Starting Pitcher

What’s next

The series will be decided on Sunday, April 13, 2026 in the rubber match between the Hurricanes and Demon Deacons.

The takeaway

This game demonstrated the importance of strong pitching in a tight, low-scoring ACC baseball matchup. While Miami's offense has been a strength this season, Wake Forest was able to neutralize the Hurricanes' bats and even the series, setting up a decisive finale on Sunday.