A Late Surge in Charlotte
In a tightly contested ACC Tournament matchup in Charlotte, North Carolina, Florida State fell 8‑6 to Pitt. The Seminoles squandered multiple scoring chances, leaving 12 runners on base and committing four errors that kept Pitt alive.
Ripple Effects on the NCAA Picture
Pitt’s Kai Wagner delivered the decisive blow, launching a three‑run homer in the final inning to swing the game. His blast capped a rally that saw the Panthers score 31 runs across three tournament games, underscoring their offensive firepower.
The defeat nudged Florida State’s RPI from seventh to eleventh, complicating its quest for a top‑eight seed that would guarantee a regional hosting assignment. Coach Link Jarrett acknowledged the setback but stressed that the team remains all but guaranteed a regional spot.
Despite the loss, the Seminoles have compiled eight ACC series victories this season and still hold a strong résumé. The program’s depth, anchored by players such as Wes Mendes, Myles Bailey and Liam Rooney, should keep them in contention for the College World Series in Omaha, even if the path looks tougher now.