The Florida State baseball team is set to host Miami in the final regular‑season series of the Atlantic Coast Conference, beginning Thursday, May 14, at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee. The three‑day matchup carries weight for both programs as they jostle for positioning ahead of the ACC tournament.
Historical Edge
Florida State holds a 164‑137‑4 all‑time record against Miami, yet the Hurricanes have not won in Tallahassee since 2016, a streak that adds extra intrigue to the upcoming games.
Both coaching staffs are steeped in the program’s recent past; Link Jarret, now leading FSU, once faced J.D. Arteaga when the latter played for the Hurricanes, creating a personal rivalry that adds a narrative layer to the series.
Injuries will shape the lineups. FSU’s ace reliever John Abraham is listed as day‑to‑day after a minor arm issue, though medical staff report his arm is fine, while outfielder Chase Williams is expected to be available after recovering from a separate injury. Miami will be without Daniel Cuvet, who is sidelined by a stress fracture in his back.
Pitching Matchups
The pitching rotations are also a focal point. Thursday’s starter will be left‑hander Wes Mendes (9‑3, 2.42 ERA) opposite Miami’s Rob Evans (9‑3, 3.41 ERA). Friday’s duel pairs FSU’s Trey Beard (5‑1, 5.12 ERA) with Miami’s right‑hander Lazaro Collera (3‑2, 4.68 ERA), and Saturday’s finale matches Bryson Moore (6‑1, 4.09 ERA) against AJ Ciscar (4‑3, 4.35 ERA).
Beyond the on‑field storylines, the results could lock in top‑four seeds and double byes for the ACC tournament, while a Miami sweep at home would mark their first series win in Tallahassee in a decade.