Wake Forest Dominates Washington in Puerto Rico

Demon Deacons bounce back with strong defensive effort after opening loss

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Wake Forest baseball team bounced back from a tough opening loss with a dominant 5-0 victory over the Washington Huskies in their second game of a three-game series in Puerto Rico. Led by a stellar pitching performance from Chris Levonas, who allowed just two hits over 75 pitches, the Demon Deacons' defense was on full display as they struck out 20 Huskies batters. Wake Forest jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the second inning, highlighted by a three-run blast from Jimmy Keenan, and added another run in the sixth to secure the win.

Why it matters

This win helps Wake Forest recover from their opening loss and builds momentum heading into their final game of the Puerto Rico series. The Demon Deacons' pitching and defense were major issues in the first game, so this dominant performance on those fronts is an encouraging sign for the team's overall competitiveness this season.

The details

Wake Forest's starting pitcher Chris Levonas was outstanding, allowing just two hits and one hit-by-pitch over 75 pitches. The Demon Deacons' defense was stifling, striking out 20 Washington batters. In the bottom of the second inning, Jimmy Keenan hit a three-run home run to give Wake Forest an early 4-0 lead. The Deacons added another run in the sixth when Blake Schaaf scored from first base on a double by JD Stein.

  • The game was played on February 15, 2026.
  • Wake Forest and Washington will play their final game of the Puerto Rico series today at 1:30 PM.

The players

Chris Levonas

The starting pitcher for Wake Forest who threw 75 pitches and allowed just two hits in the win.

Jimmy Keenan

The Wake Forest player who hit a three-run home run in the second inning to give the Demon Deacons an early lead.

Blake Schaaf

The Wake Forest player who scored from first base on a double in the sixth inning to extend the Demon Deacons' lead.

JD Stein

The Wake Forest player who hit the double in the sixth inning that allowed Blake Schaaf to score from first base.

Washington Huskies

The opposing team that was defeated 5-0 by Wake Forest in this game.

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What’s next

Wake Forest and Washington will play their final game of the Puerto Rico series today at 1:30 PM.

The takeaway

This dominant win for Wake Forest shows the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from a tough opening loss. Their strong pitching and defense were the keys to this victory, and they will look to carry that momentum into their final game of the Puerto Rico series.