In a dramatic series of baseball games, Florida State University (FSU) faced off against Clemson, showcasing moments of both dominance and vulnerability. The series began with FSU taking an early lead against Stetson, highlighted by a scoreless game into the ninth inning, which eventually saw FSU clinching a 1-0 victory thanks to James Tibbs' sacrifice fly. The momentum continued as FSU started strong against Clemson with Jaime Ferrer's grand slam contributing to an early 4-0 lead. However, Clemson fought back, tying the game at 4-4, and then taking the lead to 6-4. Despite FSU's efforts to regain control, Clemson's offense proved too much, with two home runs in the fifth extending their lead to 11-5, and further widening to 14-5. In another game, FSU showcased their power with three home runs, holding onto a 5-1 lead in the seventh. However, in a shocking turn of events, FSU's bullpen collapsed in the ninth inning, allowing eight runs and handing Clemson a 9-8 victory. This loss was part of a doubleheader sweep at Clemson, which also included a 15-5 run-rule loss, marking a significant downturn for FSU after their 19-0 start to the season, especially as they were 0-9 with runners in scoring position and blew an 8-1 ninth-inning lead.
FSU played a lot of good baseball in its 19-0 start to the season. FSU played a lot of bad baseball in Saturday's doubleheader sweep at Clemson, suffering a 15-5 run-rule loss and then blowing an 8-1 ninth-inning lead. https://t.co/QZzcmPaM5P
The Florida State bullpen melts down in the ninth, allows eight runs and series loss to Clemson. Final: #FSU 8, Clemson 9
Florida State holding onto a 5-1 lead in the seventh. T7: #FSU 5, CU 1
Max Williams connects for Florida State’s third home run of the game. A two-run shot extends the lead. T4: #FSU 5, CU 1
Cam Smith gives Florida State the lead with a home run in the third. T3: #FSU 2, CU 1
Clemson scores in the first and Seminoles tie it back up in the second with a Cantu home run. Mid 2: #FSU 1, CU 1
Clemson has scored another three in the inning to extend the lead to 14-5. B7: #FSU 5, CU 14
Another 1-2-3 inning for FSU batters. Can’t take advantage of the wind blowing out with two strikeouts and a groundout. Mid 6: #FSU 5, CU 11
Clemson with two home runs in the fifth. A two-run shot and then a three-run shot. B5: #FSU 5, CU 11
Clemson goes down in order for the first time of the game. End 4: #FSU 4, CU 6
Seminoles with their second 1-2-3 inning of the game. Mid 4: #FSU 4, CU 6
Noles go 1,2,3 in the top of the 4th. M4: FSU-4, CU-6 https://t.co/xlrjT92H37 @AllClemsonTiger
Clemson scores two in the third and now lead by two. End 3: #FSU 4, CU 6
Leiter’s day is done after his fifth walk through just 2.2 innings. Clemson has a 5-4 lead with two runners on base and two outs. Andrew Armstrong coming in from the pen. B2: #FSU 4, CU 5
Tigers with runners at the corners, 1 out FSU-4, CU-4 https://t.co/mukdZkq4Pm @AllClemsonTiger
Drew Faurot DP ends the Seminoles half of the third. Mid 3: #FSU 4, CU 4
The ball is really carrying today as Clemson nearly puts another one out of the park. FSU is able to reel it in and Leiter gets a K for out number three. End 2: #FSU 4, CU 4
Leiter gives up a 3-run shot and Clemson has tied the game at four. B2: #FSU 4, CU 4
FSU batters with a quick 1-2-3 top of the second. Mid 2: #FSU 4, CU 1
Both FSU and Clemson loaded the bases in the first inning. FSU plated four runs while Clemson plated one. 4-1 #Noles after one inning. https://t.co/JcQmEYemkn
Rough bottom of the first for Cam Leiter. He walks three batters and allows a single to left. Clemson scores one but the second runner is thrown out at home by Ferrer. End 2: #FSU 4, CU 1
Clemson loads the bases, only gets one on Taylors single, as Wright is thrown out at home E1: FSU-4, CU-1 https://t.co/753Lnq30Uo @AllClemsonTiger
Tigers have bases loaded, one out, after three walks. FSU-4, CU-0 https://t.co/j3ApoOkM2I @AllClemsonTiger
Tigers get a walk and a wild pick off throw moved Mathes to 3rd. A walk of wright and the Tigers have runners at the corners. 1-out FSU-4 CU-0 https://t.co/SfyFKCH3a8 @AllClemsonTiger
Not a good start for Clemson baseball versus FSU. Loaded the bases with no one out in the top of the first. Grand slam. 4-0, Seminoles
What a grand start for the Seminoles baseball teams as Jaime Ferrer crushes a grand slam to center field. T1: #FSU 4, CU 0
Stetson has made its last seven field goals. Needed that in the first half.
We head to the ninth with the Seminoles leading 1-0. End 9: #FSU 1, SU 0
James Tibbs with a sacrifice fly and the Seminoles lead 1-0. B8: #FSU 1, SU 0
FSU with runners on the corners with one out. Seminoles threatening. B8: #FSU 0, SU 0
Seminoles keep Stetson off the board in the eighth. Mid 8: #FSU 0, SU 0
The Seminoles are now 0-9 with runners in scoring position after stranding another runner at second. End 7: #FSU 0, SU 0
Abraham picks up two strikeouts and we’re in the stretch. Mid 7: #FSU 0, SU 0
1-2-3 inning for FSU batters. Scoreless through six. End 6: #FSU 0, SU 0
Stetson threatens and FSU goes through three pitchers but keeps the game scoreless. Mid 6: #FSU 0, SU 0
Seminoles again strand a runner at second. Still scoreless through five. End 5: #FSU 0, SU 0
Rowan picks up two more punch outs in the fifth. Mid 5: #FSU 0, SU 0
Seminoles strand one but nothing else in the fourth. End 4: #FSU 0, SU 0
Nice inning for Rowan. Three up, three down including two strikeouts. Mid 4: #FSU 0, SU 0
Seminoles again strand a man on second base. End 3: #FSU 0, SU 0
1-2-3 inning for Short. We head to the bottom of the third. Mid 3: #FSU 0, SU 0
Seminoles strand one at second. Still scoreless in Tally. End 2: #FSU 0, SU 0
Short picks up two outs and keeps Stetson off the board. Mid 2: #FSU 0, SU 0
Louck struggling with control and walks back-to-back Hatters. Seminoles turn to Noah Short out of the pen. T2: #FSU 0, SU 0 (2 on, 1 out)
Nothing going for the Seminoles in the bottom half of the frame. End 1: #FSU 0, SU 0
The No. 12 Seminoles hold Stetson to just one hit to start their midweek matchup. Nice start for freshman Brady Louck. Mid 1: #FSU 0, SU 0