FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State's baseball team secured the ACC regular-season championship with a 6-3 win over Clemson, claiming the top spot in the conference standings and a coveted first-round bye in the postseason tournament. The victory, reported initially by FOX 35 Orlando, capped a dominant series for the No. 5-ranked Seminoles (33-10 overall, 14-7 ACC), who earlier run-ruled the No. 3 Tigers 20-9 in eight innings at Dick Howser Stadium. Key contributions from the lineup powered FSU past Clemson, building on recent high-stakes wins including an 8-6 clincher of the Atlantic Division title. The Seminoles' pitching staff stifled Clemson's offense after an early push, holding the Tigers to three runs while FSU's bats delivered timely hits. This marks FSU's strongest regular-season finish in the ACC, positioning them as favorites heading into the league tournament in Durham, N.C. Local Tallahassee supporters filled Dick Howser Stadium, witnessing a program resurgence under coach Link Jarrett, with the team's 14-7 conference mark reflecting disciplined play across Florida's competitive college baseball scene. As the top seed, FSU avoids the opening round, focusing energy on a deep tournament run and an automatic NCAA berth. The win avenges past Clemson clashes, including tournament finals losses, and boosts momentum for the Seminoles' pursuit of another College World Series appearance from their Panama City-to-Tallahassee backyard.