Wake Forest Defeats Coastal Carolina, 16-6, in Seven Innings

The No. 24 Coastal Carolina baseball team faced a tough defeat against No. 14 Wake Forest, losing 16-6 in a seven-inning game at Springs Brooks Stadium. A record crowd of 3,750 witnessed an exciting start, with Coastal tying the game at 2-2 early on. However, Wake Forest took control in the fourth inning with a seven-run surge led by Kade Lewis, who had a standout performance with four hits and three RBIs. The Chanticleers struggled offensively after the fourth, managing only five hits throughout the game. With this loss, Coastal Carolina (12-5) is set to begin Sun Belt Conference play against Georgia Southern this weekend. The series will feature special events, including fireworks and Youth Day activities for children.