Wake Forest Demon Deacons Advance to ACC Tournament Final After 10-3 Victory Over Florida State Seminoles
Matchup Recap:
On Saturday, May 27th, the second-seeded Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated the fifth-seeded Florida State Seminoles 10-3 in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Baseball Tournament at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Game Summary:
The Demon Deacons took an early lead in the top of the first inning when freshman catcher Shane Muntz hit a solo home run. They extended their lead in the third inning when redshirt junior designated hitter Adam Cecere singled in two runs.
The Seminoles were unable to mount a consistent offense against Wake Forest's pitching staff. They scored their first run in the fourth inning on a groundout by redshirt senior first baseman Alex Toral.
Wake Forest put the game away in the fifth inning with a four-run rally. Freshman outfielder Brock Wilken and junior infielder Jake Mueller each had RBIs in the inning.
The Demon Deacons' pitching staff was dominant on the day. Sophomore starter Rhett Lowder earned the win after pitching five innings, allowing only one run on four hits. The bullpen was equally effective, with sophomore Connor Burns and senior Evan Sperling combining to allow only one hit over the final four innings.
Key Statistics:
- Wake Forest:
- Batting: 10 hits, 10 runs, 4 RBIs
- Pitching: 9 strikeouts, 3 walks, 4 hits allowed
- Florida State:
- Batting: 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 RBIs
- Pitching: 10 strikeouts, 6 walks, 10 hits allowed
Individual Highlights:
- Wake Forest:
- Shane Muntz: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
- Adam Cecere: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs
- Brock Wilken: 1-for-3, 1 RBI
- Florida State:
- Alex Toral: 1-for-3, 1 RBI
- Jordan Carrion: 2-for-4
- Jaime Ferrer: 2-for-4
Tournament Implications:
With the victory, Wake Forest advances to the ACC Tournament final where they will face the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers. This is the first time the Demon Deacons have reached the championship game of the tournament since 2017.
The Seminoles, on the other hand, see their season come to an end with a record of 34-22. They will now await their NCAA Tournament fate, which will be announced on Monday, May 29th.
Broadcast Information:
The ACC Tournament final will be televised on ESPN2 at 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, May 28th. It can also be streamed on the ESPN app.
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