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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Takeaways from FSU baseball beating Bethune-Cookman
Takeaways from FSU baseball beating Bethune-Cookman The No. 9-seeded FSU Seminoles opened the Tallahassee Regional with a 6-2 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Friday at Dick-Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles improved to 39-14 with the win. The Seminoles opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run by Max Williams and went up 2-0 in the second inning when Chase Williams hit a solo homer of his own. That was when things went downhill for the Seminoles. The Wildcats tied the game in the top of the third inning before a two-hour weather delay interrupted the bottom of the third inning. The rain did nothing to cool off FSU's offense, which added three runs in the bottom of the inning to retake the lead and never looked back. Those runs were plenty as the Seminoles did not allow a run over the final 6.0 innings to earn the win in the first game of the Tallahassee Regional. Here are three takeaways from the game and a look at what is next for FSU. The Weather Delay The game was interrupted in the bottom of the third inning with a 30-minute lightning delay. That delay ended up taking over two hours, chasing FSU starter Joey Volini from the game and putting the pressure on FSU's bullpen. Volini allowed two runs in three innings on five hits. The lefty threw just 40 pitches and will likely be able to pitch later in the tournament after the short appearance. He has made just one relief appearance this season, allowing two runs (one earned) in 3.2 innings against North Carolina in the ACC Baseball Championship. The delay did not hinder FSU's offense, which scored three runs in the bottom of the inning to break the tie and go up 5-2. Myles Bailey had the biggest swing of the inning, hitting a two-run homer for his 16th of the season. FSU's bullpen steps up FSU was hoping to get some length out of starter Joey Volini, but the weather delay changed that. His short start put pressure on the bullpen. The group was ready as Peyton Prescott, Chris Knier, and John Abraham combined to pitch six shutout innings. Prescott got it started, taking over in the fourth inning after the delay. He pitched 2.2 innings, allowing two hits, a walk, and a hit batter. He recorded four strikeouts and threw 54 pitches. The length he was provided was key, as the Seminoles were not forced to use too many of their relievers on the first day of the tournament. He ran into some trouble in the sixth inning as a two-out walk brought the tying run to the plate before Knier entered the game. He fell behind 3-1 before getting a flyout to escape the jam and keep it a 5-2 game. He also gave FSU great length, pitching 2.1 innings and allowing just one hit and recording two strikeouts. Abraham kept it going in the ninth inning, working around two singles to close the door and secure the win for the Seminoles. The group allowed just five hits in 6.0 innings, recording seven strikeouts against two walks. Bethune-Cookman had five hits in the first three innings, scoring two runs off Volini, and was close to scoring several more. FSU's homers make the difference The Seminoles were actually outhit by the Wildcats 10-6. However, FSU was able to pick up the win thanks to hitting three home runs while Bethune-Cookman did not have an extra-base hit. Max Williams got it started in the first inning, hitting a solo homer to give FSU the early 1-0 lead. It was his team-leading 18th homer of the season and left the bat at 110 miles per hour to clear the fence in right-center. Chase Williams kept it going in the second inning, hitting his first homer of the season to double the lead. Myles Bailey had the biggest swing of the game in the third inning. The Wildcats had tied the game in the top of the inning before a lengthy weather delay and were looking to pick up their first-ever win over the Seminoles. Bailey made sure that didn't happen, launching a two-run homer to right-center to retake the lead. It was his 16th of the season and fourth in the past three games. The Seminoles never relinquished the lead en route to a critical win. Up Next for FSU The Seminoles are in the winner's bracket and will play the winner of Mississippi State and Northeastern on Saturday for a spot in the Regional Final. The game is set to start at 6 p.m. ET. It is extremely tough to win a regional when you lose the first game, and the Seminoles survived a great effort by Bethune-Cookman to stay out of the loser's bracket. Bethune-Cookman is now in the loser's bracket and will play the loser of the game between Mississippi State and Northeastern. The Wildcats will have to win four straight elimination games to win the Regional. Follow us @FSUWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes, and opinions.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
Florida State rallies past Bethune-Cookman 6-2 in rain-delayed Tallahassee Regional opener
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Myles Bailey hit a go-ahead two-run homer after a 2-hour, 19-minute rain delay in the bottom of the third inning and No. 1 seed Florida State went on to beat fourth-seeded Bethune-Cookman 6-2 in the opener of the Tallahassee Regional on Friday. Florida State (39-14) awaits the winner of the nightcap between No. 2 seed Northeastern and No. 3 seed Mississippi State. Bethune-Cookman (37-22) will play an elimination game against the loser. Max Williams hit a solo homer in the first off Wildcats starter Joel Core (6-2). Chase Williams hit a solo shot in the second for a 2-0 lead. Jorge Rodriguez had a two-out, two-run single off Seminoles starter Joey Volini in the third to tie it before the delay. Peyton Prescott (4-0) pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings for the win. Chris Knier retired seven batters and John Abraham pitched a scoreless ninth. Core allowed six runs on six hits and five walks in seven innings. Florida State has played in the College World Series 24 times but never won it. The Seminoles were runners-up in 1970, 1986 and 1999. Bethune-Cookman has played in the NCAA Tournament 14 times — all since 1999 — without advancing to the CWS. ___ AP college sports:
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
FSU baseball vs. Bethune-Cookman: Live coverage of the Tallahassee Regional
The NCAA Baseball Tournament started on Friday, and the FSU baseball team is set to hit the field. The Seminoles are the No. 9 overall seed and will play the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the first game of the Tallahassee Regional at 3 p.m. ET on the ACC Network. FSU is looking to make another deep postseason run under head coach Link Jarrett, while the Wildcats are looking for their first-ever win over the Seminoles. Florida State leads the all-time series 9-0 and is 5-0 in the postseason, this is Bethune-Cookman's fifth time being in the Tallahassee Regional. The Seminoles are the heavy favorites to win the regional, but it is important to win the first game of the double-elimination tournament and they will face some tough competition. The good news is that they have been excellent at home all season, going 24-7 and have even picked up a win over the Wildcats. They beat them 9-7 in a midweek game back in March. Stay right here as FSU Wire will have live updates throughout the game and have plenty of coverage afterward. Top of the First: Joey Volini escapes jam with a double-play Bethune-Cookman started the game with back-to-back singles to put some early pressure on Volini and FSU. A flyout advanced both runners with one out. The Seminoles were able to escape as Gage Harrelson caught a line drive in right field and doubled Andrey Martinez off second base to keep it a 0-0 game. What channel is FSU vs Bethune-Cookman on today? Time, TV schedule The game between the Seminoles and Wildcats is set to start at 3 p.m. ET from Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, Florda. The Seminoles are 24-7 at home this season. The pitching matchup for FSU vs Bethune-Cookman BCU: RHP Joel Core (6-1, 4.81 ERA) RHP Joel Core (6-1, 4.81 ERA) FSU: LHP Joey Volini (8-5, 3.59 ERA) FSU has opted not to start its ace in Jamie Arnold and is going with Volini, the No. 2 pitcher in the starting rotation who has also been one of the best pitchers in the ACC this season. He is coming off his first relief appearance of the season against North Carolina in the ACC Baseball Championship. He had a strong showing, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk. He recorded four strikeouts and will look to carry the momentum into his biggest start of the season. How to listen to the game between FSU and Bethune-Cookman You can listen to every Florida State baseball game on the radio this season. All games will be carried locally in Tallahassee on WFLA 100.7 FM and if you are out of town, you can listen on the official site for Florida State athletics or through the FSU Gameday App. Follow us @FSUWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes, and opinions.
