Florida State baseball is set to meet Pittsburgh in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Friday, May 22, at 7 p.m. The contest will take place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will be carried live on the ACC Network and ESPN.
A Crucial Matchup in Charlotte
The Seminoles enter the game as the No. 3 seed, a position that reflects a strong regular‑season performance in which they swept the Panthers in a three‑game series. That sweep featured a 24‑10 scoring advantage and showcased the depth of Florida State’s lineup.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, advanced to the quarterfinals by edging Wake Forest 7‑4 in the second round. The Panthers will be looking to translate that narrow victory into momentum against a Florida State team that has consistently outperformed them.
Key contributors for the Seminoles include outfielders John Stuetzer and Brody DeLamielleure, who have been instrumental in generating run support. Their speed and contact hitting have complemented a pitching staff anchored by Wes Mendes, the conference’s Pitcher of the Year, who threw a complete game in the opening matchup of the regular‑season series.
The 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament runs from May 19 through May 24 in Charlotte, bringing together the league’s top teams in a condensed schedule that has heightened the stakes for each contest. With the tournament field still open, every game carries implications for seeding and national perception.