March 13, 2001

Box Score

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -

The 25th-ranked Wake Forest baseball team defeated Appalachian State 13-4 on Tuesday afternoon at Hooks Stadium. The Wake Forest bats came alive during the game as the team pounded out 20 hits, a season-high, on their way to 13 runs. Offensively, the star of the game was senior third baseman Corey Slavik who homered twice, going three-for-five with five runs batted in.

Freshman Josh Hansen conrtibuted with a home run of his own in the sixth inning. Jason Aquilante collected three hits, Carlos Brackley and Cory Sullivan each doubled twice.

On the mound, freshman Kyle Sleeth threw four scoreless innings before yielding to Sullivan who made his second pitching appearance of the year. Sullivan struck out three batters in three innings but also gave up two earned runs. Ben Elbe was the third and final pitcher of the day for Wake Forest. He pitched two scoreless innings and fanned three batters.

Wake Forest broke open the game by hanging a six-spot on ASU in the sixth inning. The inning was highlighted by the home runs from Hansen, a two-run shot over the left field wall, and Slavikâs two-run homer to right. When the dust cleared, the Deacons had built an insurrmountable eight run lead.

The win gives the Demon Deacons an overall record of 14-3. The Mountineers slide to 5-14 on the year. Wake Forest finished its eight-game homestand with a 7-1 record. The Demon Deacons hit the road for the first time since Feb. 26 as they face Virginia Commonwealth at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday in Richmond. The game will be broadcasted live on the internet. Follow the links on www.wakeforestsports.com to listen to all the action.

ASU    000    012    100    -    4    9    3

WF    002    306    20X    -    13    20    3