KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WGHP) — Wake Forest University baseball coach Tom Walter has issued an apology for an "outburst" during a game in which he appeared to shout a homophobic slur.

The video that has made its rounds on social media appears to capture Walter saying the slur during the Demon Deacons' loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Knoxville Regional finale on Monday.

Walter issued a statement on Tuesday apologizing for his "outburst in frustration."

"I am very sorry for my outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused. I have seen the videos and while I do not remember the specific moment clearly, that language doesn't reflect my values or the standards of this program. Regardless, I own the consequences and I apologize to the Universit

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