The No. 24 Wake Forest baseball team achieved an impressive 11-0 victory over Liberty, led by Cameron Bagwell's stellar one-hitter performance, earning him a career-high nine strikeouts. Bagwell’s dominance on the mound included only one hit and two baserunners over 7.0 scoreless innings, pushing his season ERA down to 2.77. Offensively, the Demon Deacons scored nine runs in the seventh inning, highlighted by Luke Costello's walk-off three-run homer. Kade Lewis and Dalton Wentz contributed significantly with multiple hits and RBIs to support the team’s strong showing.

By the Numbers
  • Cameron Bagwell: 9 strikeouts, 1 hit allowed in 7.0 innings of work.
  • Wake Forest: 121-35-1 record when scoring first since 2022.
Yes, But

The dominant win could raise concerns about Wake Forest's reliance on early runs, as they struggled initially to convert scoring opportunities against Liberty’s defense and had only one hit over the first 14 at-bats with runners on base.

State of Play
  • Wake Forest’s overall record improves to 16-5 and 3-3 in the ACC.
  • Upcoming challenge: the team faces No. 9 Virginia in an ACC series starting March 20.
What's Next

Wake Forest will aim to build momentum from this game as they prepare for their series against Virginia, which could be critical for their conference standing and overall season performance.

Bottom Line

Cameron Bagwell's exceptional performance exemplifies the potential of the Wake Forest pitching staff, while the team must refine its offensive consistency to maintain success through tougher matchups ahead.