The No. 1-seeded Florida State Seminoles are set to play their first game of the ACC Softball Tournament on Thursday against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. It is nearly time for the game to start at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia.
FSU is looking to win its 20th ACC Tournament Championship after going 46-8 in the regular season, including a 21-3 mark in conference play. They are on a three-game winning streak after sweeping the Boston College Eagles to end the regular season and earn the outright championship.
They have had great success in the ACC Tournament under head coach Lonni Alameda, going 39-7 and winning nine championships. Their last title was in 2023, and another one could provide a nice boost to their resume as they push for a better seed in the NCAA Softball Tournament.
Watch FSU vs. Georgia Tech live on ACC Network
Georgia Tech (30-26, 10-14) beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first game of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday, winning 13-3 to extend their season and set up the rematch with FSU. Six of their nine hits went for extra bases, something they will need to replicate to pull off the upset.
Follow along for live updates from FSU’s game against Georgia Tech in the ACC Softball Tournament on Thursday.
FSU and Georgia Tech have resumed play
The game has returned to action after a brief delay. Isa Torres stole second on the first pitch back, putting the tying run in scoring position with one out in the third inning.
Weather delay update
According to ESPN’s announcing crew, the rain is expected to pass in the next five to 10 minutes, and they are not expecting a lengthy delay.
FSU-Georgia Tech are in a rain delay
The game between FSU and Georgia Tech has entered a rain delay, with them putting the tarp on the field. The game is pausing with Georgia Tech leading 1-0 in the bottom of the third inning. Isa Torres is on first with one out, and Jaysoni Beachum is up to bat.
Georgia Tech takes the lead
Georgia Tech has scored the first run of the game, going up 1-0 in the first inning on a sacrifice fly from Medina Hall that scored Raegen Wall, who had a leadoff triple.
Georgia Tech is threatening
The Yellow Jackets are threatening to take the lead, with Raegen Wall hitting a leadoff triple in the third inning. The game is tied 0-0.
End 2: FSU 0, Georgia Tech 0
Florida State was unable to get anything going in the second inning, going down in order. They have a hit and one walk so far, stranding both runners.
Georgia Tech strands another runner
The Yellow Jackets have gotten a base runner in both innings, but FSU ace Jazzy Francik has not been phased, stranding both. She has thrown 32 pitches and has one strikeout.
FSU strands two runners
Both teams stranded some runners in the first inning. Jaysoni Beachum hit a double and Anna Hinde walked to put runners at the corners, but Bella Ruggiero grounded out to end the inning. We are tied 0-0 after one inning.
Jazzy Francik cruises through the first
It won’t be a no-hitter for Jazzy Francik today, with Georgia Tech getting a two-out single in the first. She ended it with a weak pop-up and looked good to start the game.
FSU vs. Georgia Tech pitching matchup
The Seminoles are starting Jazzy Francik, the ACC Pitcher of the Year. She threw a no-hitter against Georgia Tech in their first game this season and has allowed four total runs in 14.2 innings against them on nine hits. Georgia Tech is starting Sydnie Watts, who allowed six runs in 10 innings against FSU earlier this year.
FSU softball’s starting lineup
What channel is FSU softball vs. Georgia Tech on today?
The ACC Tournament game between FSU and Georgia Tech will be broadcast live on the ACC Network and streamed live on ESPN+. Mark Neely and Carol Bruggeman will call the game from Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia.
FSU softball vs. Georgia Tech time today
The game between FSU and Georgia Tech is set to start at 11 a.m. ET. FSU is 15-6 away from home this season and 39-7 in the ACC Tournament under head coach Lonni Alameda.
FSU Softball vs. Georgia Tech Prediction
FSU 5, Georgia Tech 2: The Seminoles have won their past three games and will be better rested after Georgia Tech had to play yesterday, which will help them get their fourth win against the Yellow Jackets this season. The final two games of their regular season were tough, and I’m expecting another close game before FSU pulls away.
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