The Tallahassee Regional final pits Florida State against St. John's in a do‑or‑die showdown on Monday, June 1, at Dick Howser Stadium. The Seminoles must win two games to punch their ticket to the super regional, a feat that would extend their recent dominance in the area.
The Road to the Super Regional
Coach Link Jarrett has already guided FSU to back‑to‑back Tallahassee Regional titles, a testament to the program’s steady rise under his leadership. His ability to rally the team after an opening setback adds a narrative of resilience that fuels the crowd’s anticipation.
The Seminoles opened the weekend with a narrow loss to the Red Knights, but they answered with decisive victories over Coastal Carolina and Northern Illinois. Those wins set the stage for a potential comeback, and the team’s momentum is now palpable.
Reliever Brodie Purcell shined in the Northern Illinois outing, tossing 3.1 innings, striking out seven batters and delivering 56 pitches of grit. At the plate, Ben Barrett went 3‑for‑5, capping his performance with a two‑run homer in the tenth inning that swung the game in FSU’s favor.
St. John's arrived in Tallahassee with a 21‑8 triumph over Northern Illinois, the second‑most runs ever scored by the program in a regional contest. The offensive firepower they bring makes the upcoming matchup a true test of pitching depth for the Seminoles.
Fans will have two possible start times — noon or 4 p.m. — to catch the action, adding a layer of strategy for those planning their day around the game. The atmosphere at Dick Howser Stadium is expected to be electric, with the community eager to see the Seminoles advance.