The Deacs will take on the Catamounts on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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The Last Meeting
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| Wake Forest | 2 | (10) |
February 22, 2011
Winston-Salem, N.C.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest will remain away from home for the fifth straight game when it travels to Cullowhee, N.C., to face Western Carolina on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
How to Catch the Games
• The game will be broadcast via the internet on WakeForestSports.com. Nick Sebesta will have the call.
• Be sure to follow the team on Twitter (@WakeBaseball) for all news and updates regarding the Demon Deacons.
Last Time Out
• Wake Forest began the year 3-1 after sweeping Alcorn State and splitting the series with ULM.
• The Demon Deacons outscored their opponents 31-6 in their three wins.
• On offense, Evan Stephens was one of three players to record five hits, going 5-for-9 for a team-best .556 average. His on base percentage was .667.
• Wake Forest pitchers combined for a 2.83 ERA in 35.0 innings and recorded 39 strikeouts to just eight walks. Austin Stadler recorded nine strikeouts in the season opener.
This Week's Opponent
• Western Carolina went 2-1 in their opening weekend at home against Washington State.
• The Catamounts defeated the Cougars 8-5 and 15-10 to begin the series before falling in the finale 4-1.
• WCU has four players hitting .300 or better through three games, including Jacob Hyde (.364), Aaron Attaway (.357), Julian Ridings (.333) and Bradley Strong (.300).
Series History
• In a brief history between the two teams, Wake Forest leads the all-time series with Western Carolina 4-3.
• The first meeting between the teams came in 1971.
• The Deacs and the Catamounts last met on Feb. 22, 2011, as Pat Blair drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Wake Forest the win at home.
Next Up
• Wake Forest will play at home for the first time this season, as the Deacs kick off an eight-game homestand this weekend.
• The Demon Deacons will host Youngstown State and West Virginia on Friday-Sunday and will play each team twice during that time.
Sophomore Pat Blair drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th inning to bring home senior Ryan Lloyd from third base and give the Wake Forest baseball team a 2-1 victory over Western Carolina on Tuesday evening at Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park.
