{"id":147751,"date":"2026-02-08T03:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T03:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/147751\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T03:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T03:41:08","slug":"marshall-softball-drops-doubleheader-to-no-7-florida-state-in-tallahassee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/147751\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshall Softball Drops Doubleheader to No. 7 Florida State in Tallahassee"},"content":{"rendered":"

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. \u2013 Marshall Softball (2-2) was tasked with a Saturday doubleheader against No. 7 Florida State, falling 6-2 and 10-2 in five innings Saturday. Sydni Burko<\/a> starred for the Herd, homering in both contests against the nationally ranked Seminoles. The sophomore transfer from Ona drove in all of Marshall’s runs on the season’s second day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

First Game: #7 Florida State 6, Marshall 2\u00a0<\/p>\n

Burko hit her first home run for the Herd on a full count with two outs in the 7th, scoring Diamond Leslie<\/a>. The blast prevented a shutout but it was not for a lack of chances against the Preseason-ACC favorites. The Herd collected seven hits in the opener but stranded nine, unable to capitalize against a dominant Seminoles pitching staff.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sydni Burko<\/a> leaves the yard! pic.twitter.com\/9JnSC5Gxse<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Marshall Softball (@HerdSB) February 7, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Marshall’s best chance came in the 4th with bases loaded and two outs when Haleigh Adkins<\/a> was robbed by a leaping second baseman in what was a 1-0 game at the point.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Defensively, Marshall struggled to limit damage, committing three errors in the first game as FSU scored three in the bottom half of the 4th and two more in the following inning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rylan Miller<\/a> provided a scoreless frame to close the opener in her collegiate debut. Miller was one of four first-years to see action Saturday gaining valuable experience against a Florida State program that reached the NCAA Super Regionals last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Second Game: #7 Florida State 10, Marshall 2 (5 Innings)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Timely hitting also proved elusive, as the Herd finished 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position in game two. Marshall had a chance to tie or take the lead in the 3rd with runners on second and third and no outs following a Burko RBI double but were unable to convert.\u00a0<\/p>\n

T3 | Syd with the RBI double down the line! \ud83d\udd25 Deficit cut in half \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/OjwnOUSvlt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Marshall Softball (@HerdSB) February 8, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

In addition to Burko’s game two RBI, Bella Gerlach<\/a> added a pair of hits.<\/p>\n

In the circle, sophomore Maddie Veal<\/a> was solid out of the bullpen in game two, striking out three over 2.1 innings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Up Next\u00a0<\/p>\n

Marshall closes opening weekend with a matchup against Iowa at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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