The Tallahassee Regional baseball tournament opened with a dramatic pause as a sudden storm rolled over Dick Howser Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, initially slated for a 2 p.m. start, was quickly overtaken by rain and thunderstorms that rolled across the region.
A Rain‑Soaked Fourth Inning
When the skies darkened, the scoreboard read 1‑0 in favor of Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers had capitalized on a solitary run before the weather forced the umpires to halt play. Florida State answered with a solid defensive effort, but the rain persisted, leaving the fourth inning unfinished.
The delay was not an isolated incident; earlier matches in the regional had already felt the impact of the same weather front. Organizers announced that no restart time had been set, and officials warned that additional interruptions could affect the entire schedule.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
Fans looking to follow the action were directed to the ACC Network for live coverage, with a simultaneous stream available on ESPN. The broadcast team provided continuous updates on the evolving weather conditions and the status of the game.
According to AccuWeather, the probability of precipitation stood at 50 percent at 2 p.m., tapering to 47 percent by 3 p.m. and 40 percent by 4 p.m. This forecast guided the decision to postpone the remainder of the inning until conditions improved.
Key Pitching Performances
Coastal Carolina’s starter, Cameron Flukey, had logged 3.1 innings, striking out three batters while surrendering two hits and a walk. His composure under pressure kept the Seminoles at bay despite the looming storm.
On the other side, Florida State’s Wes Mendes delivered a strong outing, fanning seven opponents over four innings and allowing only two hits and one earned run. Mendes’ performance kept the Seminoles within striking distance as the rain threatened to erase any momentum.
The fourth‑inning drama took a turn when third‑base coach Ty Megahee was ejected after a heated argument over a strike call. His removal added a layer of tension to an already charged atmosphere.
Tournament Context and Seeding
The Tallahassee Regional, held at Dick Howser Stadium from May 29 through June 1, features a tightly packed slate of teams. Florida State entered as the No. 1 seed, followed by Coastal Carolina at No. 2, Northern Illinois at No. 3, and St. John’s at No. 4. The seeding determined the initial matchup schedule, now reshaped by weather.
The delay also pushed Coastal Carolina’s earlier game against Northern Illinois back to a 9:33 p.m. start, illustrating how the storm rippled through the entire tournament bracket.