No. 6 FSU Softball Hosts Louisiana in ACC Network Extra Matchup
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The No. 6 Florida State Seminoles softball team begins a 12-game homestand on Tuesday evening, hosting Louisiana at the Seminole Softball Complex. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra, with a live stream available here.
Seminoles Look to Build Momentum
Florida State enters the game with an 8-2 record, following a 2-2 performance at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational. During the invitational, FSU secured victories against No. 7 UCLA and FAU, but suffered losses to No. 1 Texas Tech and No. 3 Tennessee. Tennessee is projected to be ranked No. 1 in the upcoming polls released on Tuesday.
FSU Offensive Leaders
Shortstop Isa Torres currently leads the Seminoles at the plate with a .486 batting average and seven RBI. Third baseman Jaysoni Beachum is hitting .423 with a team-high three home runs and 12 RBI. Freshman second baseman Marin Heller contributes a .405 batting average, leading the team with six doubles and eight RBI.
Pitching Prowess
Jazzy Francik has been a key player in the circle for FSU, pitching 27.0 innings with a 1.04 ERA and a 5-0 record. She has recorded 26 strikeouts and 10 walks. The Seminoles’ pitching staff collectively boasts a 3.32 ERA with 60 strikeouts and 29 walks over 63.1 innings pitched.
Louisiana’s Record and Key Players
Louisiana enters the contest with a 6-3 record. Offensively, left fielder Haley Hart leads the Ragin’ Cajuns with a .481 batting average, three home runs, and 12 RBI. Right fielder Lily Knox is also a significant offensive threat, hitting .450 with two home runs and 10 RBI.
Louisiana Pitching Staff
Julianne Tipton leads Louisiana’s pitching staff with a 2.33 ERA over 15 innings pitched. Lexie Delbrey has also been effective, posting a 2.74 ERA in 15.1 innings.
Series History
Florida State holds a 6-0 record at home this season. The Seminoles lead the all-time series against Louisiana 12-9, having won the last three meetings since 2018. The teams last faced each other in 2023, with FSU holding a 4-2 advantage in games played in Tallahassee.