The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are gearing up for the ACC Baseball Championship, entering the tournament as the No. 6 seed and receiving a first‑round bye.
Games will be played at Truist Field in Charlotte this week, a venue that has become a focal point for the conference’s postseason baseball action.
Their next test will be a matchup against the winner of the Louisville‑Pittsburgh play‑in on May 20, a game that could set up a quarterfinal clash with Florida State should the Deacons advance.
National seed implications
The broader picture sees the ACC well represented in the projected 64‑team NCAA field, with nine teams from the league earning bids, second only to the SEC’s dozen. Three ACC programs — Georgia Tech, North Carolina and Florida State — are slated as top‑16 national seeds, while the SEC leads with seven national seeds.
Wake Forest’s RPI of 17 is a key metric the selection committee uses to gauge at‑large bids, and a deep run in Charlotte could solidify their position as a No. 2 seed in the Auburn Regional.
All of the action will be carried live on the ACC Network, giving fans across the country a chance to follow the Deacons’ push toward the postseason.