The Florida State Seminoles baseball squad turned a 6-1 hole into a 7-6 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, completing an 11-inning thriller that clinched a top-four seed in the ACC Tournament.
A comeback for the ages
The rally began in the eighth inning when back-to-back homers from John Stuetzer and Brayden Dowd trimmed the deficit to three runs, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
Carter McCulley delivered an RBI single in the ninth to bring the Seminoles within one, and Eli Putnam followed with a two-run blast that tied the game and sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Dowd’s composure shone in the 11th as he drew a bases-loaded walk, sealing the walk-off win and sparking celebrations among the fans who flooded social media with praise.
Veteran pitcher Chris Knier anchored the effort with a strong 10th-inning outing, preserving the lead and giving the offense the breathing room it needed.
The win lifts FSU to 37-15 overall and 18-10 in conference play, extending a six-out-of-seven advantage over Miami and positioning the team for a favorable tournament bracket.
With the momentum shifting, the Seminoles look to carry this energy into the next round as they chase a championship.