FSU baseball sweeps fall-ball doubleheader vs Jacksonville

Florida State baseball hosted Jacksonville for a pair of six-inning fall ball exhibitions on Friday, Oct. 16 at Dick Howser Stadium. The Seminoles emerged victorious in both games, with scores of 5-1 and 4-1. Three key takeaways from the games emerged. Offensively, the Seminoles showed potential, with John Stuetzer leading the charge in game one.

He went 2-for-3 with three RBI, including a two-run home run. Cal Fisher added a triple and an RBI, while Brody Delamielleure contributed an RBI single. In the second game, Jackson Mackenzie hit a mammoth home run to right center field, and Kaden Frommelt added a two-out double in the sixth inning. Pitching played a crucial role as well.

Cayden Suchy allowed three hits in two innings, while Otto Espinoza and Sebastian Lippman combined for seven strikeouts in the first game. In the second game, John Abraham struck out three over two innings, and Kevin Mebil threw two hitless innings and struck out three in the subsequent game. The Seminoles gained valuable experience with automated balls and strikes (ABS) in the games, with multiple challenges called by both teams. The Seminoles will continue their exhibition weekend by hosting UNF on Saturday.