A rivalry renewed
The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles are set to host the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, in the final contest of the regular season. A victory would give the Seminoles a clean sweep of the series, a feat that would underscore their dominance over their in‑state rivals.
The previous meeting ended in an 11‑1 victory for Florida State, a run‑rule decision that saw the team plate eleven unanswered runs in the eighth inning. Miami opened the scoring with a solo home run, but the Seminoles quickly turned the tide.
Key contributors at the plate included Brady Dowd, Brody DeLamielleur and Cal Fisher, each collecting two hits. Their efforts helped fuel a rally that culminated in Gabe Fraser’s game‑winning single with the bases loaded, sealing the outcome.
On the mound, Florida State’s Bryson Moore (6‑1, 4.09 ERA) will oppose Miami’s AJ Ciscar (4‑3, 4.35 ERA). Moore has been effective over six innings, allowing just four hits while striking out eight, while Ciscar has posted a solid recent stretch but will need to contain the Seminoles’ potent lineup.
The contest will be streamed live on ESPN+, beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, though it will not receive a national television broadcast. Fans can follow the action online, adding to the growing digital footprint of college baseball coverage.
Historically, the Hurricanes and Seminoles have met more than any other pair in the program’s history, with Florida State holding a 166‑137‑4 edge. The Seminoles have won seven of the last eight encounters, a trend that adds extra intrigue to Saturday’s showdown.