No. 2 FSU Baseball Defeats Cal in ACC Series Opener

The Florida State Seminoles baseball team, ranked No. 2 nationally, recently secured an 8-2 comeback victory against the California Golden Bears in their first cross-country ACC road series, improving their overall record to 35-10 and ACC record to 15-7. Key performances included Drew Faurot, who tied the program record for most consecutive at-bats with a hit, and strong pitching from Jamie Arnold, Joe Charles, and Chris Knier, who combined to shut out Cal after the third inning. The Seminoles had been preparing for this challenging West Coast series with a complex travel schedule and practice arrangements, including support from San Francisco Giants executive and FSU alumnus Buster Posey. This series is crucial as FSU aims to solidify its position atop the ACC standings and contend for the ACC regular season title before their final conference series against North Carolina. The team's recent offensive surge, including 42 runs over four games and Faurot's multi-game hit streak with several home runs, highlights their momentum. Florida State's baseball program is benefiting from strong leadership and promising talent as they target postseason success.