Florida State baseball opened the NCAA Tallahassee Regional with a hard-fought 6-2 victory over Bethune-Cookman, overcoming a two-hour weather delay and a determined Wildcats squad. The Seminoles, ranked No. nationally, relied on three home runs—including a crucial two-run blast from Myles Bailey—to secure the win and move into the winners’ bracket.
Bethune-Cookman, fresh off a dramatic SWAC Tournament championship and led by standout Andrey Martinez, briefly tied the game in the third inning before FSU’s offense surged ahead after the delay Wildcats starter Joel Core battled through seven innings but couldn’t contain the Seminoles’ power, while FSU’s bullpen delivered six shutout innings to close out the game.
With the win, Florida State (39-14) advances to face the winner of Northeastern vs. Mississippi State, while Bethune-Cookman (37-22) heads into an elimination matchup. The Seminoles continue their quest for a College World Series berth, while Bethune-Cookman’s resilience and recent heroics keep them in the postseason hunt.
