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Florida State Opens Fall Ball With Doubleheader Sweep of Jacksonville
Florida State opened its 2026 fall ball schedule with a pair of wins over Jacksonville on October 16 at Dick Howser Stadium, taking the two six-inning exhibitions 5-1 and 4-1.
Three Seminoles left the yard. Sophomore outfielder John Stuetzer led the way in the opener, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, including a two-run home run over the center field wall. Senior catcher Kaden Frommelt and senior Jackson McKenzie also homered as part of two-hit days, and Cal Fisher added an RBI triple.
The pitching staff matched the offense. McKenzie tossed a no-hit inning of relief, and Kevin Mebil, John Abraham, Sebastian Lippman and Otto Espinoza each threw 2.0 shutout innings, with Espinoza striking out four.
Several Seminoles made their Garnet and Gold debuts in the sweep, giving head coach Link Jarrett a first look at his reworked roster against outside competition. Florida State’s fall slate continues October 24 against South Florida in Clearwater before the Garnet & Gold All-Star Game on October 30.
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Florida State Splits With North Florida to Wrap Up Opening Fall Ball Weekend
Florida State wrapped up its opening weekend of fall ball with a split against North Florida on October 17 at Dick Howser Stadium, winning the first six-inning game 7-1 before the Ospreys took the second 7-2. Combined with Friday’s sweep of Jacksonville, the Seminoles won three of their four fall ball games on the weekend.
Freshman outfielder Genson Veras stayed hot, collecting two hits and two RBI with a home run – a solo shot that put Florida State back in front in the opener. Senior outfielder Brody DeLamielleure went 3-for-4 on the day, and junior catcher Coy Clements drove in a pair of runs.
The pitching staff continued to impress. Senior left-hander Payton Manca threw 2.0 scoreless, hitless innings, junior Jordan Martinez added 2.0 shutout innings with three strikeouts, and freshmen Spencer Krasner and Donovan Thiery each tossed a no-hit inning, with Thiery lighting up the radar gun at 97-99 mph.
Saturday was also Fan Day in Tallahassee, with autographs and kids running the bases after the games. Florida State’s fall schedule continues October 24 against South Florida in Clearwater and concludes with the Garnet & Gold All-Star Game on October 30.
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