FSU Baseball Preps for Elimination Clash with Northern Illinois
Florida State, fresh off a grueling victory, will meet Northern Illinois on Sunday night, a game that could set up a final against the high‑scoring Red Storm.
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Florida State, fresh off a grueling victory, will meet Northern Illinois on Sunday night, a game that could set up a final against the high‑scoring Red Storm.

A weather‑interrupted NCAA baseball game saw Florida State defeat Coastal Carolina 2‑1, highlighted by Cal Fisher's decisive homer and a pitching staff that struck out 18 batters.

Florida State survived a weather‑marred contest to defeat Coastal Carolina 2‑1, with key pitching performances and a late homer securing the win ahead of a quasi doubleheader.

After a rain delay halted Saturday's matchup, the Florida State Seminoles rallied to lead 2‑1 in the top of the sixth, powered by Nathan Cmeyla and Cal Fisher, before the game resumes Sunday at Dick Howser Stadium.

A rain-soaked contest between Florida State and Coastal Carolina was halted in the sixth inning, but not before the Seminoles rallied to take the lead. The game is slated to pick up Sunday morning.

The Florida State baseball team's NCAA Regional game was suspended due to rain, but will resume Sunday at 11 a.m. ET, preserving a tight contest and a slate of additional regional fixtures.
Florida State's matchup with Coastal Carolina was halted after two weather delays, leaving the Seminoles ahead 2-1. The game will resume Sunday morning with the exact time to be announced.

An assistant coach for Florida State University was removed from a regional baseball game after a disputed strike call, prompting a heated response from fans and a subsequent weather delay.

A sudden downpour halted the fourth inning of the Florida State vs. Coastal Carolina matchup, with both pitchers delivering strong performances before a scheduled Saturday afternoon restart.
A sudden downpour halted the Florida State versus Coastal Carolina baseball game in the fourth inning, leaving the Seminoles trailing 1-0. The delay, broadcast on the ACC Network, has prompted a reshuffling of subsequent matchups and raised questions about the tournament’s timeline.

Florida State's baseball team saw a 5‑2 lead evaporate against St. John's, prompting a quick turnaround against Coastal Carolina in an elimination game.

The Seminoles, down 5-2 to St. John's, aim to avoid elimination when they host Coastal Carolina in a pivotal Tallahassee Regional game broadcast on the ACC Network and ESPN+.
After a surprising defeat to St. John's, Florida State looks to leverage historic precedent, deep pitching staff and confident leadership to force a comeback against Coastal Carolina.

Florida State squandered a solid early advantage, allowing St. John's to pull off a four-run surge and claim a 6-5 win, setting up a grueling three‑day battle for the regional crown.
Senior pitcher‑turned‑first baseman Ben Barrett has become a linchpin for Florida State as the Seminoles gear up for the NCAA Tournament regional in Tallahassee.

Florida State and St. John's meet in a pivotal NCAA baseball regional final, with both teams eyeing a College World Series berth.

Florida State will rely on transfer pitcher Bryson Moore in the first game of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, while preserving ace Wes Mendes for Saturday.
Florida State will rely on Bryson Moore for the May 29 regional opener against St. John's, a matchup that could shape the path to Omaha.

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29 with 64 teams. Florida State leads with a strong pitching staff, while Coastal Carolina relies on Cameron Flukey's comeback. Northern Illinois and St. John's face offensive and competitive challenges.

Florida State must tighten its defense, improve at‑bats, and stabilize a bullpen shaken by injury if it hopes to advance from the Tallahassee Regional
Florida State’s baseball program continues its streak of hosting an NCAA regional, a feat matched only by Georgia and North Carolina. With a resilient roster and strong pitching, the Seminoles look to extend their run toward a third straight super regional.
Florida State’s baseball team prepares to headline the Tallahassee Regional, aiming to extend its recent run of deep tournament runs under Coach Link Jarrett.

Using run differential, fastball velocity and grades for run production and prevention, analysts have ordered every team in the 2026 tournament, highlighting the programs that combine elite arms with potent bats.

Florida State's baseball program, anchored by ACC Pitcher of the Year Wes Mendes, earned the No. 10 seed and will headline the Tallahassee Regional from May 29 to June 1.