No. 9 FSU Softball loses series at No. 23 Stanford

Seminoles suffer first back-to-back losses of the season

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:40am

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No. 9 Florida State Seminoles softball suffered their first back-to-back losses of the season as they dropped Saturday's late-night second game of their weekend series against No. 23 Stanford, 7-2, at Stanford Softball Park in Stanford, Calif. FSU falls to 36-6 on the season and 12-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Stanford moves to 25-12 on the season and 11-6 in league play.

Why it matters

This series loss marks the first time this season that the Seminoles have suffered consecutive defeats, potentially impacting their national ranking and postseason positioning as the regular season winds down.

The details

FSU shortstop Isa Torres led off the game with a home run, but Stanford responded with a 7-run fourth inning to take control. Starting pitcher Bella Dimitrijevic took the loss, while reliever Jazzy Francik struggled to contain the Cardinal offense.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The two teams will conclude their weekend series on Sunday, April 13, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Isa Torres

FSU shortstop who hit a leadoff home run in the game.

Bella Ruggiero

FSU designated player who hit a double to drive in a run.

Kennedy Harp

FSU center fielder who scored a run after reaching base on a walk.

Bella Dimitrijevic

FSU starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing 4 runs in 3.2 innings.

Jazzy Francik

FSU relief pitcher who gave up 3 runs in 2.1 innings of work.

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What’s next

The two teams will conclude their weekend series on Sunday at 5 p.m. That game will be shown on ACC Network Extra.

The takeaway

Florida State's first back-to-back losses of the season against a ranked Stanford team could be a setback in their quest for a high NCAA Tournament seed, but the Seminoles will have a chance to rebound in the series finale on Sunday.