Tom Walter considers what comeback efforts say about Wake Forest's character

Lighting struck twice for Wake Forest in Omaha, as yet again the Demon Deacons pulled off a comeback win at the College World Series.

After scoring two runs in the eighth inning to come from behind and beat Stanford 3-2 in their first game of the CWS, Wake Forest scored a clutch run in the eighth inning yet again on Monday versus LSU to defeat the Tigers 3-2 as well.

The Demon Deacons have been having a dominant and historic season all year, with numerous lopsided victories over opponents throughout their undefeated postseason run. But their ability to come from behind in close games shows off a newer skill, and after their most recent win, head coach Tom Walter spoke on what that ability says about his team.

“We talked about it before the tournament started,” Walter said. “We do have the ability to win games in different ways because of all our pitching and defense we can win the 3-2 game. Because of our offense, we can win the 8-6, or 10-8 game. That’s one of the things I really like about this club.”

There’s no question that the Demon Deacons can get it done in a multitude of ways, from back-to-back 3-2 wins in comeback fashion to their record-breaking 22-5 win over Alabama to punch their ticket to the College World Series. The offensive and defensive prowess of Wake Forest allows them to do it all, but according to Walter, their toughness is truly what separates them from the rest.

“But it’s a veteran club and we’ve got some toughness to us. That’s the one thing — I said to the guys in the huddle before the game, I said they don’t know how tough we are,” Walter explained.

Wake Forest has definitely put their toughness on display in Omaha, as their pitchers and defense have limited teams scoring and their offense has stayed the course and struck at the right time in each of their games.

The Demon Deacons had five scoreless innings and an hour-and-a-half rain delay before some clutch hitting in the eighth inning versus Stanford, and versus LSU, the Deacs started off the game with five scoreless innings before their bats heated up.

“We’re a tough team, tough minded team. We don’t quit. We don’t give up,” Walter said. “These guys, as you saw when they were talking today, they don’t want to let each other down. And that’s such a powerful motivator in these situations.”

Wake Forest and Florida are the only two remaining unbeaten teams in the College World Series, as the Demon Deacons await the winner of the LSU versus Tennessee elimination game on Tuesday night.