Rain Delays Seminoles' Regional Opener
The highly anticipated matchup between Florida State and Coastal Carolina in the Tallahassee Regional was halted mid‑game as a sudden downpour rolled over the stadium, forcing umpires to suspend play in the fourth inning.
A brief lull saw the tarp rolled onto the diamond for roughly ten minutes, only to be pulled back as the rain intensified, leaving the field slick and the spectators restless.
Despite the interruptions, both pitching staffs have been sharp; Coastal Carolina’s left‑hander Cameron Flukey has logged 60 pitches over 3.1 innings, striking out three while surrendering just two hits and a walk, whereas Florida State’s right‑hander Wes Mendes has fanned seven batters in 51 pitches, allowing only two hits and an earned run.
The tension boiled over when third‑base coach Ty Megahee was ejected in the top of the fourth after a heated argument over a strike call, a moment that added a flashpoint to an already charged atmosphere.
Forecasts from AccuWeather predict a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms at the scheduled 2 p.m. restart on Saturday, May 30, with the probability slipping to 47 percent by 3 p.m. and 40 percent by 4 p.m., giving the teams a narrow window to finish the contest.
When play does resume, fans will be able to watch the remainder of the game live on ESPN+, which will carry the broadcast to a national audience.
The delay underscores the volatility of outdoor collegiate baseball in Florida’s spring season, where weather can shift in an instant and force teams to adapt on the fly.