WINSTON-SALEM, NC -Wake Forest scored all five of its runs and collected all six of its hits in the third and fourth innings and held on for a 5-2 victory over Clemson Thursday night.  The Demon Deacons improved to 30-22 overall and 11-17 in the ACC.  The Tigers fell to 32-22 overall and 16-12 in ACC play.

The Demon Deacons hit five singles in the third inning to score three runs, then a two-out double by Pat Blair plated another run in the fourth inning, while Blair also came around to score on the play thanks to a Tiger error.  Richie Shaffer laced a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning, but it was not enough for Clemson, who outhit Wake Forest 7-6.

Clemson starter Dominic Leone (6-4) suffered the loss, as he surrendered six hits, five runs (four earned), and three walks with five strikeouts.

Shaffer went 4-for-4 and established a career high for hits.  He also tallied two doubles and both of Clemson’s RBIs.

Clemson and Wake Forest will play game-two of the three-game series on Friday at 6:00 PM.

(Clemson sports information contributed to this report).