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Sophomore right-hander Duncan Marsten retired the first 13 batters he faced as he finished with six strikeouts while allowing one run in 6.1 innings pitched.
Not our night. pic.twitter.com/etvBmkhXoS
— Wake Forest Baseball (@WakeBaseball) April 1, 2026
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Despite getting the tying run 90 feet away in the top of the ninth inning, the Wake Forest baseball team (20-9, 6-6 ACC) dropped a tightly contested pitcher’s duel to High Point (19-9, 7-2 Big South), 1-0, on Tuesday evening at Williard Stadium.
Still deadlocked 🔒 pic.twitter.com/osu3PxOu0E
— Wake Forest Baseball (@WakeBaseball) March 31, 2026
Sophomore starting pitcher Duncan Marsten delivered a strong outing on the mound for the Demon Deacons, tossing six strikeouts while allowing one run in 6.1 innings. The Lake Balboa, Calif., native was dominant early, retiring the first 13 batters he faced.
Dealin' ♠️ pic.twitter.com/IgV5xOcEHD
— Wake Forest Baseball (@WakeBaseball) March 31, 2026
Junior center fielder Javar Williams led the Deacs offensively, recording a pair of singles in the sixth and eighth innings.
Goose eggs through three 🪿 pic.twitter.com/a1r8i6trCV
— Wake Forest Baseball (@WakeBaseball) March 31, 2026
Sophomore first baseman Luke Costello tallied his 10th extra-base hit of the season on a double in the fourth. Meanwhile, fellow sophomore Dalton Wentz roped a double down the left field line in the top of the ninth.
Scoreless 1st 🤫 pic.twitter.com/n8rnc0Ipji
— Wake Forest Baseball (@WakeBaseball) March 31, 2026
FROM COACH WALTER
“That is two games in a row that we have wasted a really good start. I thought Duncan [Marsten] was fantastic today. We should have found a way to get that win for him. We needed to have better at-bats. We had two opportunities to advance on balls in the dirt that we didn’t take. That could have been the difference in pushing a run or two across. When you are not playing well like we are right now, you have to do the little things right, and we haven’t done that. We had two misses in the air today. On a different day where the ball isn’t blowing straight in, we could have probably hit seven or eight homers. Today, we saw that those balls were not getting out and we needed to be able to get inside the baseball and have a little bit better of an approach. We need to find a way to win tomorrow in Charlotte.” – Head Coach Tom Walter
UP NEXT
The Demon Deacons continue their nine-game road stretch tomorrow afternoon as they head to Charlotte to take on Clemson in a neutral-site game at Truist Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra.
The April 1 contest will feature a full slate of special event elements, including NBA legend Muggsy Bogues throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and the Spirit of the Old Gold & Black performing at select moments throughout the day. The game will also highlight Wake Forest’s academic programming in Charlotte.
Fan Tailgate Sign Up
Enjoy early access to the ballpark and get ready to cheer on the Deacs as they take on Clemson in Charlotte. Rooftop hospitality will be available from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and first pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m.
Your registration includes traditional gameday food, non-alcoholic beverages and Wake Forest swag.
Ticket Options:
Rooftop Standing Room Only – $40: Includes access to the rooftop pre-game hospitality and standing-room viewing from the rooftop during the game.
Rooftop Hospitality Access + Reserved Seat Upgrade– $50: Includes access to the rooftop pre-game hospitality and an assigned, seated ticket in the stands that guests can access when the stadium gates open.
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