In a high-stakes College World Series matchup, Florida State Seminoles triumphed over the Tennessee Volunteers with an 11-8 victory. The game, held in Omaha, saw a series of dramatic shifts, starting with Florida State taking an early 1-0 lead due to a wild pitch. Tennessee briefly led 4-1 after two innings, thanks to Christian Moore's outstanding performance, including two extra-base hits. However, Florida State regained control in the third inning with a two-run double by Cam Smith, leading 7-4. The game featured numerous errors and pitching changes, including appearances by Chris Stamos, AJ Causey, and Kirby Connell with bases loaded, ultimately culminating in Florida State's win as Whittaker held Tennessee to one run in the eighth inning.
Whittaker holds Tennessee to one run in the eighth. Nice play by the pitcher on a comeback to end the inning. End 8: #FSU 11, UT 8
Hunter Ensley rolls out to the pitcher. That'll do it for the eighth. Florida State 11, #Vols 8, heading Top9
Florida State-Tennessee already has.... - 11 runs - four errors - four different pitchers - A play at the plate - A runner missing the bag rounding third And that's probably not all of it. We're through three innings 😳 Buckle up!
Two-run Cam Smith double gives Florida State a 7-4 lead over Tennessee, Top3 It's legitimately shocking to watch a Tennessee team this good play baseball this badly. Shocking.
It's Mustache Time in Omaha ... and much earlier than expected. Kirby Connell to the mound for Tennessee with the bases loaded and no outs, Top3 #Vols 4, FSU 3
Vols lead 4-1 after two innings of ugly game so far with a lot of mistakes for both sides. But take note: Christian Moore is crushing the ball. He has two extra-base hits already. Great sign for the Vols, considering Moore was 2-for-13 in Omaha last year.
Two-Out Rally Vols! C-Mo comes through with a double to plate Stark and then scores on an error by FSU! 4-1 Vols after two. 📺 https://t.co/dVeQaEJOOQ (ESPN) #GBO // #OTH // #MCWS // #BeatFSU https://t.co/vFeX7Iao1K
Wild pitch allows a runner who never should have been on base in the first place to give Florida State a 1-0 lead over Tennessee, Top1.
Seminoles have runners on the corners with one out. Volunteers going to the pen to stop the early threat. T1: #FSU 0, UT 0
Tennessee's opening pitcher faces exactly three batters before he is pulled. AJ Causey (13-3, 3.77 ERA) taking over on the mound with runners on the corners and one out in the FSU first. https://t.co/dbTL9eL8g1
LINEUP FOR NO. 1 VOLS AGAINST FLORIDA STATE TONIGHT IN OMAHA 1. Christian Moore, 2B 2. Blake Burke, 1B 3. Billy Amick, 3B 4. Dylan Dreiling, LF 5. Hunter Ensley, CF 6. Kavares Tears, RF 7. Dean Curley, SS 8. Dalton Bargo, DH 9. Cal Stark, C Chris Stamos opening on the mound