Chase Burns led Wake Forest to a significant series win against #11 Virginia Tech, showcasing a career-high 15 strikeouts in a single game. His performance was a key factor in Wake Forest's victory, especially in the first game of the series where they defeated Virginia Tech 8-5. Burns's display of emotion and skill on the mound was highlighted across the series, contributing to his 15Ks milestone. Wake Forest continued their success into the second game, securing a 6-3 win, moving their season record to 20-10 and 6-8 in the ACC. This victory also marked a chance for Wake Forest to sweep the series against the 11th ranked Virginia Tech. The series concluded with Wake Forest achieving a sweep, underlined by strategic plays and significant contributions from other team members, including a notable strikeout by Cole Roland to seal the final game with a 6-3 score.
A much needed series win for Wake Forest who get the cherry on top with a sweep against a top 15 team in Virginia Tech https://t.co/3gz523vJJn
Deacs give the Hokies a run on a bad decision from Marek to Kurtz but get out of the inning still up 2. Onto the 7th
Gil gets a big strikeout to escape further damage https://t.co/FjGALhsdHN
Deacs (Nicky Nukes) chase the VT starter in the 3rd inning.
Cole Roland with the strikeout for the final out, and Wake Forest defeats Virginia Tech 6-3 to move to 20-10 on the season and 6-8 in the ACC. The Deacs have a chance for the series sweep at 1 pm Sunday.
6 more outs for the Deacs to claim a significant series win. 5-2 headed to the 8th.
Gunny slams the door shut and the Deacs get a huge win at #11 VT to start the series. Chase Burns the main story of course with 15Ks
Chase Burns with a career high 15 strikeouts to get through the 7th. BIG yell and stomp and strut. He’s a movie.
Chase Burns with a career-high 15 strikeouts and ton of emotion as he bounces off the mound after striking out the side in the bottom of the 7th. Deacs lead 8-5.
Chase picks up his 12th strikeout capping another scoreless inning. Complete with the yell and the strut again. What a dude.