Florida State Crushes Northern Kentucky 17-3 for Ninth Straight Win

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The Florida State Seminoles baseball team extended their winning streak to nine games with a dominant 17-3 victory over Northern Kentucky. The Seminoles scored 10 runs in the first inning and crushed four home runs and five doubles in the game. Freshman John Stuetzer led the way with a single, stolen base, home run, two runs, and two RBIs, while Myles Bailey added an RBI double and a two-run homer. Starting pitcher Bryson Moore settled down after a shaky second inning to pick up the win for Florida State, who improved to 13-2 on the season.

Why it matters

The Seminoles' hot offensive stretch comes at an important time, as they prepare to face rival Florida and then open ACC play against Wake Forest. The team's ability to consistently produce at the plate will be crucial as they look to maintain their momentum and continue their winning ways.

The details

Florida State scored 10 runs in the first inning, highlighted by RBI hits from freshman Kelvyn Paulino Jr., Nathan Cmeyla, and Will Bavaro, as well as home runs from Stuetzer and Bailey. After Northern Kentucky scored three runs in the second, Moore settled in and allowed just one more hit over the next three innings. The Seminoles added on with an RBI double from Bavaro, an RBI groundout from Noah Sheffield, and home runs from Brayden Dowd in the fifth and sixth innings.

• The Seminoles' winning streak is now at nine games.
• Florida State plays again on Tuesday in Gainesville against the Florida Gators.

What’s next

Florida State plays again on Tuesday in Gainesville against the Florida Gators.