A delayed showdown gets back underway
The elimination game between the No. 10‑seeded Florida State Seminoles and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, originally slated for Saturday, was halted by inclement weather and is now set to resume Sunday at 11 a.m. ET at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The pause has added urgency to a contest that already carries significant postseason implications for both programs.
FSU seized an early advantage, scoring two runs before the suspension. Nathan Cmeyla drove in Hunter Carns with a timely double in the fourth inning, and Cal Fisher followed with a solo home run in the fifth, his third of the season, pushing the Seminoles ahead 2‑1 entering the top of the sixth.
Both teams have been forced to dip into their bullpens after exhausting their top starters on Saturday. FSU will turn to Trey Beard on the mound for the sixth inning, while Coastal Carolina will rely on sophomore right‑hander Luke Jones to keep the pressure at bay.
The home‑field edge appears to be a decisive factor, as the Seminoles sit at 27‑5 at home this year, whereas the Chanticleers are 14‑8 on the road. Historically, Florida State holds a 13‑1 edge over Coastal Carolina, including a 1‑0 record in postseason meetings.
Fans can catch the action live on ESPNU, with a simultaneous stream on ESPN+. The broadcast booth will feature Daron Vaught and Devon Travis providing play‑by‑play commentary from Tallahassee.
Beyond the immediate matchup, the game underscores the depth of talent on both squads, with standouts such as Nathan Cmeyla, Hunter Carns, Cal Fisher, and the opposing duo of Wes Mendes and Cameron Flukey all poised to make an impact.