NC State Edges Florida State in Thrilling ACC Baseball Matchup

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a tightly contested battle between two top-15 teams, the No. 10 NC State Wolfpack secured a 6-4 victory over the No. 11 Florida State Seminoles on Friday night at Dick Howser Stadium, marking the start of a three-game ACC series. The win improves NC State’s record to 18-4 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while Florida State falls to 17-4 and 3-1 in the ACC.

A Back-and-Forth Contest

The game was characterized by momentum swings, with both teams trading leads throughout the night. Florida State took an early lead, but NC State responded with a three-run inning in the sixth, highlighted by a two-RBI double from freshman Rett Johnson. Johnson continued his impressive performance, adding another run in the ninth inning, ultimately securing the win for the Wolfpack.

Pitching Dominance

NC State’s pitching staff played a crucial role in the victory. Starter Ryan Marohn (4-0) delivered a strong performance, striking out a career-high 10 batters in six innings. Anderson Nance earned his first save of the season, pitching three scoreless innings and allowing only one hit and two walks, while as well recording five strikeouts.

Wolfpack Offense Shines

Rett Johnson led the Wolfpack offense, going 17-for-28 (.607) with seven walks and two strikeouts. Ty Head also contributed with two RBIs. The NC State lineup demonstrated its depth, with the bottom of the order going 10-for-21 on the night, contrasting sharply with Florida State’s 1-for-16 performance.

Series Continues

The series between the Seminoles and the Wolfpack continues on Saturday, March 21st, at 2:00 PM ET, followed by the series finale on Sunday, March 22nd, at 1:00 PM ET. Both games will be played at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee.

Game Details

• Date: March 20, 2026
• Location: Dick Howser Stadium, Tallahassee, FL
• Score: NC State 6, Florida State 4
• Records: NC State (18-4, 3-1 ACC), Florida State (17-4, 3-1 ACC)

Box Score Summary

Source: GoPack.com