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Florida State Completes ACC Sweep Over Pitt in 6-4 Comeback
5/4/2026, 1:30:29 PM
Game Overview
On Sunday at Dick Howser Stadium, No. 14 Florida State beat Pitt 6–4 to complete an ACC sweep. Trailing 4–2 in the bottom of fourth, head coach Link Jarrett was ejected after an upheld interference review. Florida State then scored four runs—three in sixth and two in seventh—to secure the win.
Background and ACC Implications
The win gave Florida State its third ACC sweep of the season, moving the Seminoles to 33–14 overall and 15–9 in conference play. Pitt fell to 28–18 overall, 10–14 in the ACC. The all-time series now stands 32–8 in Florida State’s favor, including a 29–5 home advantage.
Key Players
Head coach Link Jarrett was ejected after the fourth-inning interference call. Starting pitcher Bryson Moore (3.1 IP, 4 R, 3 ER) was relieved by Payton Manca (1.2 IP, 1 H) and later by Chris Knier, who threw four scoreless innings for the win. Offensive highlights included Gabe Fraser’s double and run-scoring groundout, John Stuetzer’s RBI groundout, Carter McCulley’s leadoff homer and two doubles, Brody DeLamielleure’s triple, Brayden Dowd’s single-steal-triple sequence, and Eli Putnam’s fifth-inning RBI single.
Game Timeline
Bryson Moore started with two walks before Trey Fenderson’s RBI single gave Florida State a 1–0 lead. Pitt answered in the second with AJ Nessler’s homer (2–0), but Gabe Fraser’s double, two hit-by-pitches and John Stuetzer’s groundout cut it to 2–1. Pitt extended the lead to 4–1 in the fourth; a misplay by reliever Payton Manca and a Caden Dulin single made it 4–2 before an interference call ended the inning and led to Jarrett’s ejection. Eli Putnam’s RBI single in the fifth narrowed the gap to 4–3. In the sixth, Carter McCulley’s leadoff homer tied the game, and a Brayden Dowd single, a stolen base and Brody DeLamielleure’s triple gave Florida State a 5–4 lead, which was extended to 6–4 by Hunter Carns’ infield single. The Seminoles held the lead through the ninth.
Statistical Summary
Florida State tallied 15 hits (four doubles, a triple, a homer), two walks, six strikeouts and two hit-by-pitches. Pitching: Moore 3.1 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 4 BB, 2 K; Manca 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 K; Knier 4 IP, 1 H, 2 K, 1 BB, earning his third win. Pitt managed four runs on eight hits.
Official Response to the Ejection
The official game record notes that Jarrett was ejected after arguing the interference review that upheld a double-play call ending the fourth inning. No further statements from the coaching staff or the ACC were provided in the sources.
Fan Reaction and On-the-Ground Perspective
Witnesses reported that Jarrett left the field “to the roar of the fans” following his ejection. The crowd’s reaction preceded Florida State’s subsequent scoring surge, underscoring the heightened atmosphere at the stadium.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All source excerpts present a consistent account of the game’s progression, scoring, and ejection. No contradictory information or missing data were identified.
What’s Next for the Seminoles
Florida State’s schedule resumes Tuesday at 6 p.m. with a home game against Jacksonville, marking the team’s final mid-week, non-conference contest of the season.
