Rain‑Soaked Rivalry in Tallahassee
A storm rolled over the Tallahassee Regional early Saturday, forcing a delay that would shape the rest of the contest.
Coastal Carolina drew first blood in the third inning when Trace Mazon slipped an RBI single through the infield, putting the Chanticleers ahead 1‑0.
Florida State answered in the fourth, with Nathan Cmeyla doubling to the gap and driving home a run that knotted the score at 1‑1.
The momentum shifted in the bottom of the fifth when Cal Fisher launched a towering home run, sending the ball sailing past the outfield fence and gifting the Seminoles a 2‑1 lead. The swing was accompanied by a wild moment when Mickey Beach, eyes fixed on the sky, was struck squarely in the face by a stray fly ball, shattering his sunglasses.
Inclement weather and a slick field forced the umpires to call a halt in the top of the sixth, pausing the game until Sunday morning. Play will resume at 11 a.m. ET, with the remainder streamed on ESPN+.
Both programs will look to capitalize on the brief pause, as the weather‑interrupted showdown adds a layer of drama to an already tightly contested regional.