The NCAA Tallahassee Regional elimination game between Florida State and Coastal Carolina turned into a weather‑marred contest that finally concluded with a 2‑1 victory for the Seminoles. Two lengthy rain delays interrupted play, but the teams persisted under a steady drizzle that tested both stamina and strategy.
Early Sparks and a Tied Contest
Coastal Carolina struck first when Trace Mazon delivered a two‑out RBI single, scoring Walker Mitchell to put the Chanticleers up 1‑0. The lead was short‑lived, as Hunter Carns drew a walk and later scored on Nathan Cmeyla's RBI double, tying the game at 1‑1 before the first weather pause.
When play resumed, Florida State starter Wes Mendes had already fanned eight Coastal batters over four innings, showcasing a commanding presence on the mound. His effort set the stage for a bullpen that would soon take control.
The Decisive Fifth Inning
In the fifth inning, Cal Fisher launched a solo home run that broke the tie and gave Florida State a 2‑1 lead. The homer was the centerpiece of a two‑hit performance by Fisher, who also contributed at the plate earlier in the game. The Seminoles' offense finished with eight hits, highlighted by Fisher's two‑hit day and Carns' two‑hit effort.
Brodie Purcell earned the win with a scoreless fifth inning, preserving the lead. Trey Beard then closed out the final four frames, striking out nine batters and allowing just one hit for his first save of the tournament. The pitching staff collectively recorded 18 strikeouts, underscoring the Seminoles' dominance.
Despite the interruptions, Coastal Carolina's offense managed only three hits, with Mazon accounting for two of them and driving in the team's lone run. Dean Mihos added the Chanticleers' only other hit. The loss ended the Chanticleers' season at 37‑23.