Florida State softball returns to JoAnne Graf Field to face Stetson in a rematch of Friday, but with even higher stakes.
Winner will continue on and face UCF in the regional final of the Tallahassee Regional on Sunday. FSU is coming off an 11-0 win over Jacksonville State, while UCF blew out Stetson in an earlier game. Follow along for scores and updates.
Stetson adds runs. FSU leads 7-2
Stetson avoided a shutout on FSU after Nicole Edmiaston hit a solo blast to make it 7-1 in the bottom of the third. The Hatters followed up Irianis Garcia followed up with an RBI double for a one-run score before the inning ended.
FSU softball stays hot at-bat
FSU continues to find its rhythm at the plate. Isa Torres loaded the bases with a bunt, setting up a Jaysoni Beachum grand slam. Ashtyn Danley followed up with a solo blast for the Seminoles to lead 7-0 in the top of the second inning.
Stetson makes pitching change
With FSU up 2-0, Shellie Cousins makes a pitching change. Ava Braswell replaces Kennedy Temples after one inning.
FSU softball scores two runs to start the first inning
FSU is off to a strong start as they continue their moment at-bats. The Seminoles picked up two runs on three hits to start the game. Anna Hinde singled, which allowed Isa Torres to score. Bella Ruggiero reached on a fielder’s choice for Hinde to score.
FSU softball’s starting line
Double elimination from Friday-Sunday (May 15-17) at JoAnne Graf Field at Seminole Softball Complex:
Saturday’s games
Sunday’s games
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, noon
*Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 2:30 p.m.
* If necessary
Where to watch NCAA softball Regionals
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics and Big Bend Preps for the Tallahassee Democrat. If you like to pitch a story on a high school athlete, don’t hesitate to get in touch with him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FSU softball vs. Stetson NCAA Tallahassee Regional: Noles dominate at-bat, 7-1
Reporting by Peter Holland Jr., Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat
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