Stanford baseball lost a close, high-scoring game to Wake Forest, ending the match at 12-9. Despite a strong start with a 5-1 lead, Stanford couldn't hold on as Wake Forest mounted a comeback, scoring five runs in the ninth inning. Aidan Keenan took the loss as the final pitcher for the Cardinal, while Matt Bedford earned the win for the Demon Deacons. This defeat leaves Stanford with a record of 21-18 and 7-16 in the ACC, while Wake Forest moves to 28-16 and 11-12 in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Stanford led 5-1 before Wake Forest scored 11 of the game's last 15 runs.
  • Aidan Keenan gave up five earned runs in the ninth inning.
State of Play
  • Stanford's pitching struggled in high-pressure situations, particularly in the late innings.
  • Coach David Esquer emphasized the need to regroup and compete in the final game of the series tomorrow.
What's Next

Stanford will face Wake Forest again on Sunday, with the starting pitcher yet to be confirmed. Coach Esquer mentioned the possibility of using new pitchers to navigate the game, focusing on completing the nine innings successfully.

Bottom Line

The game underscored Stanford's difficulties in closing out games this season. There's a crucial need for better performance in pressure situations to clinch future victories.