The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles softball team will play the Boston College Eagles on Saturday in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, with a chance to clinch a share of the ACC regular season championship, and it is nearly time for first pitch.
If the Seminoles can win the game, they will guarantee that they will at least split the championship with the Duke Blue Devils. A sweep will see the Seminoles win the title outright, and a series loss would allow Duke to win it outright.
FSU (44-8, 19-3 ACC) dominated Friday’s game, cruising to a 10-0 win as Jazzy Francik threw her third no-hitter of the season and second in seven days. It was the fourth of her career and was an error away from being a perfect game.
Watch FSU vs. Boston College live on ACC Network
Boston College (13-36, 3-19) has now lost its last four games and is looking to win its first ACC series of the season. While they struggled in the circle and at the plate on Friday, they made several nice plays in the field and will look to build on that.
FSU dominated the series against Boston College, going 50-4 all-time. Head coach Lonni Alameda has lost just twice to them in her 18 years as FSU’s head coach, with the last coming in 2022.
Follow along for live updates and highlights between FSU softball and Boston College.
Hayley Griggs’ home run
Hayley Griggs gave FSU a 6-0 lead in the fourth with her fifth home run of the season and the second in the past four games.
Hayley Griggs adds on for FSU
The Seminoles have blown the game open, with Hayley Griggs hitting a two-run homer in the top of the fourth inning. It is their second home run of the game. They are now up 6-0.
FSU’s Ashtyn Danley is dominating
Ashtyn Danley is in complete control in the circle and has struckout the past six batters. FSU leads 4-0 entering the top of the fourth.
Boston College turns a double play
It was Boston College’s turn to end the inning with a double play, using one to end the third inning and keep FSU up 4-0. The Eagles had played quality defense before making an error earlier in the inning.
Watch Jaysoni Beachum’s home run
Beachum started the scoring in the third inning with a home run that cleared the scoreboard in left field. It is her 8th of the season.
Jaysoni Beachum homers
Jaysoni Beachum has given FSU a 4-0 lead in the top of the third inning. It was a no-doubter, and drove in Isa Torres, who reached on an error to start the inning.
Ashtyn Danley is cruising for FSU
Ashtyn Danley was perfect in the second inning, striking out the side. She has thrown just 19 pitches in the two innings.
Mid 2nd: FSU 2, Boston College 0
The Seminoles could not get anything going in the top of the second inning as they went down in order. Isa Torres and the top of the lineup will lead off the top of the third.
End 1st: FSU 2, Boston College 0
FSU’s defense made its presence felt in the first inning, turning an inning-ending double-play after Ashtyn Danley hit a batter. Danley threw just four pitches in the inning.
Mid 1: FSU 2, Boston College 0
FSU stranded one runner as Kennedy Harp flew out to end the inning, leaving Bella Ruggiero at first. They used two hits, an error, and a walk to score the two runs.
Bella Ruggiero gives FSU the lead
Florida State’s success in the first inning has continued, and they have taken a 2-0 lead. Jaysoni Beachum walked, and Astyn Danley reached on an infield single before Bella Ruggiero drove them both in with another single.
FSU vs. Boston College has started
Isa Torres has started Saturday’s game with a strikeout and Game Two of the series is underway.
FSU’s starting lineup
Boston College’s starting lineup
What channel is FSU softball vs. Boston College on today?
The game between FSU and Boston College will be broadcast live on the ACC Network and streamed live on ESPN+. They have not revealed the announcers for the game.
FSU softball vs. Boston College time today
The game between FSU and Boston College is set to start at 4 p.m. ET. FSU is 11-4 on the road this season, and Boston College is 2-10 at home.
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Reporting by JD McCarthy, FSU Wire / FSU Wire
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