In a dramatic series of games against Duke, the Florida State University (FSU) baseball team clinched a series victory despite a heavy loss in the final game. FSU's performance was highlighted by their ability to hit multiple home runs off Duke's starting pitcher, Kyle Johnson, who had previously allowed only two home runs in over 28 innings this season. FSU managed to secure two homers in just four innings during one of the games. The series concluded with FSU winning three games and losing one, including a significant 16-4 defeat in the series finale, where Duke scored 10 runs in the second inning alone. Despite this loss, FSU's overall strong performance in the series, where they went 3-1 this week and used eight different pitchers in the final game, is expected to improve their ranking.
Cam Cannarella homers, too. He's working that cleanup spot. 7-0, Clemson, in the second inning https://t.co/nNi0rLpO1V
Five consecutive hits for Clemson in the top of the first at Louisville. Back-to-back doubles by Cam Cannarella (now hitting in the No. 4 hole) and Jimmy Obertop. A two-RBI homer for Tristan Bissetta. 4-0, Clemson
Seminole pitchers struggle in Sunday loss to Duke. FSU won the series, but rotation injuries showed up in a big way today as they used eight different pitchers in the 16-4 loss. Recap and more: https://t.co/lMNiIgtHKy
FSU baseball dropped the series finale at No. 6 Duke 16-4 today behind a 10-run second inning for the Blue Devils. But FSU still won the series, went 3-1 this week and should see a jump back up in tomorrow's rankings. https://t.co/wd0zGRAenz
Duke's offense has woken up today and the Blue Devils lead FSU 10-2 in the second inning. The good news for the Seminoles is that whatever the final score may be, they have already won the series and made their statement.
FSU strikes early again at Duke, plating two runs in the top of the first on a pair of hits from Cam Smith and James Tibbs III. https://t.co/nf5dkqkGR8
FSU baseball looking to complete a sweep on the road at No. 6 Duke Sunday afternoon at 1 on ACCNX. Brady Louck getting the start for the Seminoles. Updates: https://t.co/nf5dkqkGR8
The Seminoles hold on in the ninth for the series clinching win. Recap and more: https://t.co/lMNiIgtHKy
#FSUBaseball2024 FSU 3, Opponent 0 (Top 1) "Making another early statement, baby!" FSU 4, Opponent 2 (Top 4) "No worries, starter still dealing." FSU 8, Opponent 2 (Top 8) "Busting games open is just what we do!" FSU 8, Opponent 3 (Bot 8, 0 out) "Welp, we're fucked."
Duke starting pitcher Kyle Johnson had allowed two total home runs in 28.2 innings this season entering today's game. FSU has hit two homers off him in four innings and Cam Smith was inches away from making it three. 2-0 #Noles, M4 https://t.co/Nz86vSATXm