Wake Forest baseball team lost 4-3 against Pitt in the final game of their series, despite winning the first two matchups. A pair of sac flies in the ninth inning secured a walk-off win for the Panthers, while Wake Forest's strong performances from players like Javar Williams, who extended his hit streak to six games, and Cameron Bagwell, who pitched six solid innings, highlighted the game. Key contributions came from Kade Lewis and JD Stein with timely RBIs, but the team鈥檚 failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities ultimately led to their defeat.

By the Numbers
  • Javar Williams has a .373 batting average in ACC play, with 18 runs scored this season.
  • Cameron Bagwell recorded 11 ground ball outs and allowed just one run over six innings.
  • Kade Lewis registered 26 RBIs this season, while JD Stein finished the series hitting .500 with four RBIs.
State of Play
  • Wake Forest drops to 23-10 overall and 8-7 in the ACC.
  • Pitt improves to 21-9 overall and 6-6 in the ACC.
  • The game featured critical moments including bases-loaded situations and missed scoring opportunities for Wake.
What's Next

Wake Forest will face No. 14 Coastal Carolina in a neutral-site game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. This matchup is crucial as they continue their nine-game road stretch and aim to bounce back from the loss.

Bottom Line

The Demon Deacons must convert scoring chances and improve their late-game pitching decisions to regain momentum and succeed in future matchups. As Coach Walter noted, winning requires a more aggressive offensive approach, especially in crucial games.