The Florida State Seminoles baseball team secured a 2‑1 victory over Coastal Carolina in a game that was as dramatic as it was delayed, featuring two rain interruptions that pushed the contest into Sunday morning.
Rain‑Soaked Battle in Tallahassee
Heavy rain forced the game to be halted twice, with the field becoming unplayable and the start pushed back to the following morning. The delays upended the Seminoles' original pitching rotation, forcing a last‑minute adjustment that would shape the rest of the contest.
Despite the disruption, the Seminoles' bullpen rose to the occasion. Wes Mendes, Brodie Purcell and Trey Beard combined for 18 strikeouts, with Beard — originally slated to start game three — throwing four scoreless innings and fanning nine batters to preserve the lead.
Offensive Highlights and Controversy
Early in the game, Hunter Carns and Ben Barrett reached base with singles, but a timely double play and a strikeout kept Coastal Carolina off the scoreboard. The first run came in the third inning via a small‑ball sequence, only to be left on base when Brayden Dowd endured a 12‑pitch at‑bat that ended with a disputed strike‑three call.
Third‑base coach Ty Megahee was ejected after arguing the call, adding a fiery note to the proceedings. Nathan Cmeyla later doubled to center, scoring Carns and knotting the game at one, before Cal Fisher launched a solo homer in the fifth to put Florida State ahead 2‑1.
What's Next for the Seminoles
The Seminoles now await the loser of the Northern Illinois versus St. John's matchup, which will meet them in a quasi doubleheader. The upcoming series promises another test of their resilient pitching staff and the offensive firepower that proved decisive on a rain‑marred night.