On Tuesday, the College World Series had only one game scheduled due to the weather causing the Florida vs. Kentucky elimination game to be postponed to Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET. This game was crucial as it determined which ACC team would remain in Omaha.
The Florida State Seminoles faced off against North Carolina, and it was a high-scoring affair. Florida State emerged victorious, eliminating North Carolina from the tournament. The Seminoles showcased their offensive prowess, with standout performances from leadoff hitter Max Williams and catcher Jaxson West. Williams went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a run, while West went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk.
In the fifth inning, Florida State had a big offensive surge, scoring seven runs to take a commanding 7-1 lead. However, North Carolina fought back with four runs of their own in the bottom of the inning, thanks to Vance Honeycutt’s three-run homer. Despite North Carolina’s efforts, Florida State maintained their lead and added two more runs in the ninth inning, securing the win.
Pitcher Connor Hults played a crucial role for Florida State, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out two. On the other hand, North Carolina’s Aidan Hulgh struggled, giving up three runs in 2.1 innings, resulting in the loss for his team.
Looking ahead, Florida State will need to beat Tennessee twice to advance to the College World Series Finals. The first game is scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, with a potential second game on Thursday if necessary. Tennessee, on the other hand, only needs one more win to secure a spot in the Finals, either on Wednesday or Thursday.
The stakes are high as the remaining teams battle it out for a chance to compete in the College World Series Finals. Stay tuned for more thrilling matchups and intense baseball action as the tournament progresses.