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After defeating Florida State, Virginia and Louisville, Pitt’s surprising run to the ACC semifinals, highlighted by strong statistics and coach Mike Bell’s optimism, positions the team for a potential NCAA Tournament selection.
The Seminoles lost 8‑6 to Pitt in the ACC Tournament, a result that dims their chances for a top‑eight national seed while preserving a regional hosting slot.
Florida State's baseball team fell 8‑6 to Pitt in the ACC tournament, a loss that threatens a top‑ eight seed but still leaves a regional hosting spot on the table.
Pitt's ninth‑inning rally, led by Kai Wagner's three‑run homer, turns a 6‑5 deficit into an 8‑6 victory, handing Florida State its first loss when ahead after seven innings.
In a dramatic ACC Tournament quarterfinal, Kai Wagner’s three-run homer in the ninth inning sealed an 8-6 victory for Pitt over Florida State, despite the Seminoles’ rally from a four-run deficit.
The Seminoles, led by ACC Pitcher of the Year Wes Mendes, will take on the Panthers, who advanced through two stunning upsets, in a weather‑delayed game at Charlotte's Truist Field.
A severe storm system in Charlotte, N.C., has delayed the Florida State versus Pittsburgh quarterfinal, marking the second schedule shift for the game and setting up a Saturday showdown with North Carolina.
Florida State's baseball team begins its 2026 ACC Tournament run with a quarterfinal against Pitt, a game accelerated to avoid severe weather and broadcast on the ACC Network.
Florida State will meet Pitt on Friday, May 22, at 3 p.m. in Charlotte, North Carolina, with starter Wes Mendes on the mound and a broadcast on the ACC Network and ESPN+.
Friday night in Tallahassee, Florida State will open the ACC Tournament quarterfinals against Pitt, with ace Wes Mendes starting after a complete‑game performance. The Seminoles hope to capitalize on a prior 24‑10 home victory and advance to the semifinals.
Florida State's baseball team is gearing up for a pivotal ACC Tournament quarterfinal that could lock in a top‑eight national seed and a favorable path to the NCAA super regionals.
Florida State's ACC Tournament game against Pitt has been shifted to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22, due to severe weather forecasts in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Seminoles, seeded third, will play after North Carolina faces Virginia Tech, having previously swept Pitt in the regular season with standout performances by Wes Mendes, John Stuetzer and Brody DeLamielleure.
The third‑seeded Florida State Seminoles meet the fourteenth‑seeded Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday at Truist Field in Charlotte, with coach Link Jarrett confirming starter Wes Mendes after his recent ACC Pitcher of the Year honor.
Florida State baseball will take on Pittsburgh on May 22 in Charlotte, aiming to extend its tournament run after a regular‑season sweep.
Florida State's baseball team, riding a 38‑16 regular‑season finish, is poised to chase its ninth ACC tournament title and a spot in the College World Series, but questions linger around lineup stability, bullpen reliability and NCAA seeding.
The University of Miami’s baseball squad concluded its season with a wave of All-ACC recognitions, as veterans and newcomers alike were celebrated for their performances on the diamond.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2026 baseball all‑team selections, spotlighting NC State’s contributions with multiple players earning second‑ and third‑team honors and a pivotal series victory against Duke.
Junior pitcher Wes Mendes leads a Florida State pitching staff that has collected multiple conference accolades, positioning the Seminoles as the No. 3 seed for the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship.
The accolade highlights Mendes' dominant 2026 season, his 9‑3 record, 109 strikeouts and multiple national recognitions, while the Seminoles prepare to open the ACC tournament on May 22.
The Atlantic Coast Conference revealed its 2026 baseball awards, highlighting top performers and the distribution of All‑ACC selections across member schools.
Florida State edged Miami Hurricanes in an 11‑inning battle, with pitcher Wes Mendes delivering a key performance and earning semifinalist status for the Dick Howser Trophy.
Florida State erased a six-run deficit, rallied with key homers and a bases-loaded walk, and secured a 7-6 victory over Miami in an 11-inning marathon that propels them into the ACC tournament quarterfinals.
Florida State erased a five-run deficit to defeat Miami 7-6 in eleven innings, with a walk-off walk sealing a resilient team effort.
A dramatic ninth-inning rally led by Eli Putnam and a walk-off walk by Brayden Dowd turned a five-run deficit into an 11-inning victory over Miami, clinching a top seed for the Seminoles.