Florida State University (FSU) dominated South Florida (USF) in a midweek baseball game, thrashing USF 19-0 in seven innings. Payton Manca, Ben Barrett, and Jacob Marlowe combined for a three-hit shutout, while FSU's bats were on fire with 20 hits, including a two-run homer by Cal Fisher. The Seminoles scored in every inning except the third, with every starter crossing home plate, and they batted around in both the first and fifth innings.
This victory marked FSU's most significant run total since their February win over Penn when they scored 24 runs. The Seminoles, now on a four-game winning streak, had previously routed Virginia Tech in a three-game series by a combined score of 19-4. FSU's offensive prowess was evident as they have scored 10 or more runs in 14 games this season. The team's stellar pitching, led by Manca, Barrett, and Marlowe, limited USF to just three hits, with Barrett striking out six batters and Marlowe closing out the game in the seventh inning.
In preparation for their upcoming series against Virginia, FSU will look to continue their winning momentum as they face off against Virginia on Thursday, starting a day early to avoid playing on Easter Sunday. With a record of 29-7, FSU's strong performance against USF showcases their depth in both pitching and batting as they aim for continued success in their season.