Florida State baseball coach Link Jarrett recently faced pitching struggles, with the team conceding 99 runs and issuing 81 walks in a 12-game stretch. The Seminoles' weekend starters and bullpen faced challenges, leading to uncertainty within the program.
However, FSU's pitching staff bounced back impressively in the recent games. They limited Virginia Tech to four runs over 27 innings and threw a three-hit shutout against USF. The staff's ERA improved from 8.19 to 1.88 over the last five games, showing significant improvement.
The resurgence of FSU's weekend starters, along with reduced bullpen workload and fresh relief pitchers, marks a positive shift. The team's pitching improvements will be crucial as they face Virginia in upcoming games at Dick Howser Stadium.