Wake Forest secured a decisive 8-1 victory over Pitt, advancing to play UNC on Friday night for a trip to the ACC Tournament semifinals. The Deacons' offense was powered by early home runs from Jake Reinisch and Marek Houston, who contributed to a 5-0 lead. The bullpen was stellar, delivering seven shutout innings with each reliever recording at least one strikeout. Will Ray made quick work of Pitt with a 1-2-3 sixth inning. Michael Massey's return was a significant boost for the team.
Mason White 3-run bomb. Arizona 4, Washington 2, T3.
Wake Forest beats Pitt 8-1. Deacons get 7 shutout innings from 6-man bullpen effort. Each reliever had at least one strikeout. Michael Massey's return is the big news. Early HRs from Jake Reinisch and Marek Houston lifted offense. WF-UNC on Friday night for trip to ACCT semis.
Will Ray makes quick work of Pitt with a 1-2-3 sixth inning. Story of this game has been the early HRs from Jake Reinisch and Marek Houston, and the redemption game for Wake's bullpen.
Marek Houston CRUSHES one off the scoreboard, a three-run bomb that gives the Deacs a 5-0 lead.
RHINO RAKES! 2 run Oppo shot to give the Deacs the lead in the first!
Jake Reinisch goes opposite field for a two-run home run in the bottom of the first. Deacs lead 2-0.
Christian Walker pads Arizona's lead with a homer! https://t.co/ek8AWtA313