FSU never led in the game as Stetson’s offense racked up eight runs (six earned) on 12 hits. They took a 2-0 lead in the second with a two-run homer, adding three runs in the third and two more in the fourth to pull away.<\/p>\n
FSU ace Jazzy Francik lasted just 2.2 innings, taking the loss. Ashtyn Danley also pitched for the Seminoles, allowing three runs (one earned) in 2.1 innings.<\/p>\n
The Seminoles had several chances to get back into the game, but they went 1-12 with runners on, stranding eight. Danley and Anna Hinde drove in their runs with a pair of homers.<\/p>\n
FSU had not lost to Stetson since 1987 and was 17-1 against the Hatters. The Seminoles are just the third national seed to lose the regional opener by four or more runs since 2005. Joining Northwestern and UCLA. FSU will play the loser of Jacksonville State and UCF on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET with their season on the line.<\/p>\n
FSU loses to Stetson 8-3<\/p>\n The Seminoles were stunned by Stetson in Game One of the Tallahassee Regional, losing 8-3 and falling into the losers’ bracket.<\/p>\n FSU trails Stetson 8-3 entering bottom of the 7th<\/p>\n Bella Dimitrijevic did not allow a run in the top of the seventh, working around a one-out single. FSU has the top of its lineup due up, needing five runs to tie or six to win.<\/p>\n FSU strands a runner (Stetson 8, FSU 3, end 6th)<\/p>\n Hayley Griggs doubled in the bottom of the sixth, but she was stranded there when Makenna Sturgis grounded out. FSU is 1-9 with runners on and is down to its last three outs.<\/p>\n Bella Dimitrijevic limits the damage (Stetson 8, FSU 3, bottom 6th)<\/p>\n Bella Dimitrijevic limited Stetson to just one run in the sixth, getting a strikeout to leave the bases loaded. FSU has six outs to score five runs to avoid a disastrous start to the Tallahassee Regional.<\/p>\n Stetson adds on (Stetson 8, FSU 3, top 6th)<\/p>\n The Hatters have added another insurance run, getting a two-out single from Amber Chumley with runners at the corners in the top of the sixth inning. Stetson has 11 hits.<\/p>\n FSU makes a pitching change<\/p>\n Lonni Alameda has made another pitching change, replacing Ashtyn Danley with freshman Bella Dimitrijevic. Danley allowed two unearned runs in 2.1 innings on five hits with two strikeouts. Dimitrijeciv has a 4.26 ERA in 72.1 innings.<\/p>\n FSU strands a runner (Stetson 7, FSU 3, end 5th)<\/p>\n The Seminoles stranded Anna Hinde at first after she worked a two-out walk in the fifth. They have left five runners on base and are 1-8 with runners on. They are down to their final six outs.<\/p>\n FSU holds Stetson scoreless (Stetson 7, FSU 3, mid 5th)<\/p>\n For the first time since the first inning, FSU held Stetson off the board in the fifth inning. Ashtyn Danley worked around a two-out walk, and they have nine outs to score four runs.<\/p>\n FSU wastes a leadoff single (Stetson 7, FSU 3, end 4th)<\/p>\n The Seminoles got a leadoff single from Kennedy Harp in the fourth, but they were unable to take advantage. Shelby McKenzie flew out to the track before Hayley Griggs popped up, and Makenna Sturgis was hit, putting two on for Isa Torres. She was unable to deliver, grounding out to strand both runners and end the inning. FSU is 1-7 with runners on.<\/p>\n FSU is back down four runs (Stetson 7, FSU 3, bottom 4th)<\/p>\n FSU has scored in the last two innings, but Stetson has responded both times to maintain their four-run lead. The Hatters have scored every inning except the first and are hitting the ball hard. They are 4-8 with two outs and 6-11 with runners on.<\/p>\n Stetson adds on again (Stetson 7, FSU 3, top 4th)<\/p>\n FSU can not slow down Stetson’s offense, which scored two more runs in the fourth to go up 7-3 with two outs. The rally started with a one-out error before three more singles drove in two runs. The Hatters have eight hits already.<\/p>\n FSU cuts into Stetson’s lead (Stetson 5, FSU 3, end 3rd)<\/p>\n FSU softball has got back within striking distance thanks to a two-run homer from Ashtyn Danley, who is now pitching for the Seminoles. FSU has four hits and has left two runners on base through three innings.<\/p>\n Ashtyn Danley’s home run for FSU softball Ashtyn Danley has homered for FSU (Stetson 5, FSU 3, bottom 3rd)<\/p>\n The Seminoles have once again responded, with Ashtyn Danley hitting a two-run homer with two outs to answer Stetson’s big top of the inning. It is their second homer of the game.<\/p>\n Ashtyn Danley ends the 3rd (Stetson 5, FSU 1 mid 3rd)<\/p>\n Ashtyn Danley was able to end the third for FSU, getting the first batter she saw to ground out. She will look to calm things down after Jazzy Francik’s short outing.<\/p>\n FSU makes a pitching change down 5-1<\/p>\n Jazzy Fracik has been pulled with FSU head coach Lonni Alameda calling for Ashtyn Danley with two outs in the third inning. Stetson has a runner on first. Francik gave up five earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts, including two home runs.<\/p>\n Stetson hits another home run (Stetson 5, FSU 1, top 3rd)<\/p>\n The Hatters have jumped all over Jazzy Francik, hitting a three-run homer in the top of the third to extend their lead. It looked like Shelby McKenzie robbed the homer, but it was just past her glove. It was Stetson’s second homer of the game.<\/p>\n Stetson is threatening<\/p>\n The Hatters have started the third inning well, getting a hit-by-pitch and a single to put runners at the corners with no outs in the third. They are up 2-1.<\/p>\n FSU cuts into the lead (Stetson 2, FSU 1, end 2nd)<\/p>\n FSU answered Stetson’s home run with one of its own, getting a solo shot from Anna Hinde. Kennedy Harp hit a one-out double to get the tying run in scoring position, but she was thrown out at third when she tried to get to third on a ball hit sharply to the shortstop.<\/p>\n Anna Hinde’s home run Anna Hinde homers for FSU softball (Stetson 2, FSU 1, bottom 2nd)<\/p>\n Anna Hinde has got FSU on the board, hitting a leadoff home run in the bottom of the second to make it a 2-1 lead. It is her eighth of the season.<\/p>\n Jazzy Francik responds to end 2nd (Stetson 2, FSU 0 top 2nd)<\/p>\n Jazzy Francik gave up a two-run homer in the second, but she responded perfectly, striking out the next two batters before a popup in the infield ended the inning. She has four strikeouts and has allowed two hits.<\/p>\n Stetson takes the lead vs FSU (Stetson 2, FSU 0 top 2nd)<\/p>\n The Hatters have taken a 2-0 lead in the second inning with a two-run homer from Logan Forman. Stetson started the inning with an infield single, the first hit of the game.<\/p>\n FSU goes down in order (FSU 0, Stetson 0, end 1st)<\/p>\n FSU softball was unable to get anything going in the bottom of the first inning, with Isa Torres, Jaysoni Beachum, and Ashtyn Danley all flying out. Neither team got on base in the inning.<\/p>\n FSU’s Jazzy Francik has a perfect 1st inning (FSU 0, Stetson 0, mid 1st)<\/p>\n Stetson hitter Nicole Edmiaston flew out to the track, but that was all for the Hatters in the top of the first inning as FSU’s Jazzy Francik settled in. She struckout the next two batters, needing just 12 pitches in the inning.<\/p>\n FSU softball vs Stetson has started<\/p>\n FSU pitcher Jazzy Francik has thrown a strike against Stetson leadoff hitter Nicole Edmiaston, and the Tallahassee Regional is officially underway.<\/p>\n FSU softball vs Stetson pitching matchupFSU: RHP Jazzy Francik (22-2, 1.75 ERA)Stetson: RHP Hayley Arnold (10-3, 3.36 ERA) Stetson softball’s starting lineup1B Nicole EdmiastonCF Annabella McClerrenSS Irianis GarciaLF Amber ChumleyC Logan FormanDP Mason Barclay3B Nadia English2B Madelyn SynorackiRF Gia NapoliSP Hayley Arnold FSU softball’s starting lineupSS Isa Torres3B Jaysoni BeachumLF Ashtyn DanleyC Anna HindeRF Bella RuggieroCF Kennedy HarpeDP Shelby McKenzie1B Hayley Griggs2B Makenna SturgisSP Jazzy FrancikWhat channel is FSU softball vs. Stetson on today?TV Channel: ESPNUStreaming: ESPN+<\/a><\/p>\n The game between FSU and Stetson will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU and streamed live on ESPN+<\/a>. Clay Matvick and Raine Wilson will call the game from JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee, Florida.<\/p>\n FSU softball vs. Stetson time todayTime: Noon ETLocation: Tallahassee, Florida<\/p>\n The game between FSU and Stetson is set to start at noon ET. FSU is 31-2 at home this season, and Stetson is 7-13 on the road.<\/p>\n Follow us\u00a0@FSUWire<\/a>\u00a0on X\u00a0and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of\u00a0Florida State<\/a>\u00a0news, notes, and opinions.<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778893034_30_87125517007-renewalby-andersonlogo.png\")