The No. 6 Florida State Seminoles are looking to salvage the series against the No. 3 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. It is nearly time for the first pitch of Game Three from Russ Chandler Stadium.
The Seminoles (24-10, 9-5 ACC) lost the first two games of the series, suffering their first series loss of ACC play this season. Both games have been competitive, but they have been unable to survive three big innings from the Yellow Jackets. The offense has also not done nearly enough, scoring just six total runs in the series.
John Stuetzer has been hot at the plate, blasting two solo home runs in Friday’s 8-3 loss. He is 5-8 at the plate in the series with two homers, three RBI, and three runs scored. He has struggled in the field and on the bases, though.
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Georgia Tech (29-5, 14-3) has now won its last 11 games, with six of its wins coming against ranked opponents, cementing its status as one of, if not the, best teams in the country. While FSU’s pitching staff has contained their high-powered offense, they are 8-23 (.347) with runners in scoring position and are grinding out great at-bats.
FSU is now 81-53 all-time against Georgia Tech, including 31-26 on the road. Georgia Tech has now won back-to-back series in Atlanta against the Seminoles.
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End 5th: Georgia Tech 7, FSU 3
The Yellow Jackets took control of the game in the fifth, scoring five runs on six hits. They have scored in the bottom of the inning every time that FSU has scored.
FSU makes another pitching change
The Seminoles are on their third pitcher this inning, calling for Chris Kneir to try and end a nightmare inning. Cade O’Leary recorded just one out, allowing two runs on three hits.
Georgia Tech blows it open
The Yellow Jackets have taken control of Game Three in the fifth inning, scoring five runs on six hits to go up 7-3. FSU is in serious danger of getting swept.
Yellow Jackets add on
Georgia Tech has taken a 5-3 lead in the fifth inning on a two-out double by Will Baker. They have scored three runs on five hits in the inning.
FSU makes a pitching change
The Seminoles are turning to Cade O’Leary out of the bullpen down 4-3 in the fifth inning with a runner on first and one out. Cole Stokes allowed two runs in 1.1 innings on three hits.
Georgia Tech takes the lead
Georgia Tech has its first lead of the game, with Alex Hernandez driving in Jarren Advincula with a one-out single. They have scored two runs in the inning to erase FSU’s lead and go up 4-3.
Georgia Tech has tied the game
The Yellow Jackets have once again tied the game, this time on a one-out double by Jarren Advincula. It is now 3-3 in the bottom of the fifth. Georgia Tech has scored in the bottom of the inning every time FSU has taken a lead.
Mid 5th: FSU 3, Georgia Tech 2
Florida State is once again up by one run, the third time this game. They have allowed a run in the bottom of the inning after each of their first two runs, something Cole Stokes will be looking to stop.
Brayden Dowd gives FSU the lead
The Seminoles are back on top, taking a 3-2 lead on a sacrifice fly from Brayden Dowd. He drove in Chase Williams, who had a leadoff single. Dowd is 2-2 with a sacrifice fly, a home run, and two RBI.
FSU has a chance to score
Chase Williams started the fifth inning with a leadoff triple, giving FSU a great chance to beat the 2-2 tie.
Cole Stokes has an efficient inning
Stokes took over for Bryson Moore on the mound and had an efficient fourth inning, retiring the side on 14 pitches with one strikeout. The game is tied 2-2 entering the fifth inning.
FSU makes a pitching change
Cole Stokes has replaced Bryson Moore to start the fourth inning. Moore allowed two runs in three innings on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts. Stokes has a 3.86 ERA in 11 2/3 innings pitched, walking 16 batters and striking out 16.
FSU goes down in order
For the first time in this game, the Seminoles did not get a base runner in the fourth inning. The game is tied 2-2 entering the bottom of the fourth inning.
Bryson Moore has a perfect 3rd inning
Moore retired the side in order in the third, picking up two more strikeouts. He has five through three innings, but has already thrown 67 pitches with the game tied 2-2.
FSU strands two runners
Eli Putnam was unable to give FSU the lead back, grounding out sharply to third to strand two runners and keep the game tied 2-2 entering the bottom of the third. It is the first inning that FSU has not scored in this game.
FSU is threatening
The Seminoles have a chance to retake the lead, putting runners on second and third with two outs after a double by Kelvyn Paulino Jr.
Carter McCulley’s home run
End 2nd: FSU 2, Georgia Tech 2
Bryson Moore was able to limit the damage to one run, stranding two runners in scoring position with a flyout. Georgia Tech has four hits through two innings.
Georgia Tech ties the game
FSU was once again unable to protect its lead, as Georgia Tech’s Carson Kerce hit a solo home run in the second inning to make it a 2-2 game. It is already the third homer of the game.
Mid 2nd: FSU 2, Georgia Tech 1
The Seminoles retook the lead in the second inning on a solo home run by Carter McCulley. It is his first homer of the season. FSU has two solo home runs in the game.
Carter McCulley hits a home run
Carter McCulley has given FSU a 2-1 lead, hitting a solo home run to center field. It is FSU’s second homer in the game, both with two outs.
Bryson Moore keeps it tied for FSU
Bryson Moore was able to find his groove after Georgia Tech tied the game, striking out the next three batters. He has thrown 31 pitches already.
Georgia Tech has tied it
This game is tied as Georgia Tech’s first three batters reached base, and an RBI single brought home Drew Buress. FSU has not recorded an out, and runners are at first and second.
Georgia Tech is threatening
The Yellow Jackets are threatening in the first inning, getting their first two batters of the game on base. Both have worked a full count against FSU starter Bryson Moore.
Brayden Dowd’s home run
Mid 1st: FSU 1, Georgia Tech 0
The Seminoles struck early with Brayden Dowd hitting a solo home run in the first with two outs. Hunter Carns and Kelvyn Paulino Jr. also reached, but Eli Putnam flew out to strand them both.
Brayden Dowd hits a home run
Brayden Dowd has given FSU a 1-0 lead, smashing a home run in the top of the first inning. FSU has scored first in all three games of the series.
FSU vs Georgia Tech has started
Chase Williams has struck out swinging, and Game Three is underway.
Georgia Tech’s starting lineup
FSU’s starting lineup
FSU vs. Georgia Tech pitching matchup
Bryson Moore is coming off arguably the best start of his career last week, throwing seven innings of shutout baseball against the Virginia Cavaliers, earning ACC Pitcher of the Week honors. He allowed just one hit and two walks to go with seven strikeouts. The Seminoles will need him to be at his best against Georgia Tech’s tough lineup.
Jackson Blakely has moved into the starting rotation as a sophomore and has been excellent for Georgia Tech. He has not allowed a run in his last three starts, pitching 16 1/3 innings and giving up just eight hits and three walks with 14 strikeouts.
What channel is FSU baseball vs. Georgia Tech on today?
The game between FSU and Georgia Tech will not be broadcast on TV, but it will be streamed live on ESPN+. They have not revealed the announcers for the game.
FSU baseball vs. Georgia Tech time today
The game between FSU and Georgia Tech is set to start at 3 p.m. ET at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Seminoles are 7-4 on the road this season, with Georgia Tech going 20-2 at home.
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