Florida State enters Monday needing a quick turnaround in the Tallahassee Regional final after St. John’s handed the Seminoles an upset on Friday. To reach a third straight super regional, Florida State must beat the Red Storm twice at home.
The Seminoles stayed alive by grinding through the loser bracket. They beat Coastal Carolina 2-1 in a game that took nearly 24 hours to finish because of weather delays and a postponement, then followed that with an extra-innings win over Northern Illinois.
What is at stake in Tallahassee
The regional title game will decide whether Florida State extends its postseason run or sees its season end in Tallahassee. St. John’s already has one win against the Seminoles, which means Florida State has no margin for error in the first game Monday.
If Florida State wins the opener, a second game would be needed to settle the regional. That setup gives St. John’s a clear path to the super regional round, while the Seminoles must answer with two straight wins.
How to watch the regional final
Game 6 of the Tallahassee Regional is scheduled for Monday at 12 p.m. and will air on ESPNU. If Florida State forces a decisive Game 7, that matchup is set for 4 p.m. and will stream on ESPN+.
Fans following along will be able to track live updates as the game unfolds, with the first pitch carrying the pressure of an elimination-style scenario for Florida State. The schedule leaves little room for error, especially after the Seminoles’ long and taxing path through the bracket.
Pitching matchup
Florida State is expected to start Peyton Manca, who is 2-1 with a 0.559 ERA and 9.2 innings pitched. St. John’s will counter with Evan Hoeckele, who owns a 3.21 ERA across 33.2 innings.
That pitching setup adds another layer to a game already defined by urgency. Florida State has leaned on depth and resilience to survive, while St. John’s has the chance to close out the regional with one more strong performance.
Tallahassee Regional schedule
- Game 6: No. 4 St. John’s vs. No. 1 Florida State
- Game 7: No. 1 Florida State vs. No. 4 St. John’s, if necessary
Tallahassee Regional results
Florida State’s route to Monday included a 2-1 win over Coastal Carolina and an extra-innings victory against Northern Illinois. St. John’s, meanwhile, put itself in position to win the regional by taking the earlier matchup against Florida State on Friday.
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