Florida State Seminoles Defeat Virginia Cavaliers 9-3 in Series Finale

The No. 7 Seminoles earn a series win over the top-10 ranked Cavaliers.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:21pm

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The No. 7 Florida State Seminoles defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 9-3 in the final game of their three-game series on Saturday in Charlottesville. The Seminoles jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the second inning and never looked back, adding runs in the fourth and seventh innings to secure the series win and improve to 24-7 (9-3, ACC) on the season.

Why it matters

This victory over a top-10 ranked opponent is a significant win for the Seminoles, who are looking to build momentum heading into a rivalry matchup against the Florida Gators next week. The series win also keeps Florida State in contention for a high seed in the upcoming ACC tournament and NCAA tournament.

The details

In the second inning, Florida State's Cal Fisher hit a two-run homer to give the Seminoles an early 2-0 lead. They added two more runs in the third inning on a double by Hunter Carns. The Seminoles then tacked on three more runs in the seventh inning to extend their lead to 9-0 before Virginia finally got on the board with a pair of solo home runs in the eighth inning. However, Florida State was able to close out the game and secure the 9-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Florida State and Virginia played a three-game series, with the Seminoles winning the finale.
  • The Seminoles will next face their rival, the Florida Gators, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.

The players

Cal Fisher

A Florida State player who hit a two-run homer in the second inning to give the Seminoles an early lead.

Hunter Carns

A Florida State player who hit a double in the third inning to drive in two more runs for the Seminoles.

Kyle Johnson

A Virginia player who hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to get the Cavaliers on the scoreboard.

Antonio Perrotta

A Virginia player who also hit a solo home run in the eighth inning for the Cavaliers.

Joe Trioly

A Virginia player who hit a solo home run in the ninth inning to cut the Seminoles' lead to 6 runs.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big series win for us against a top-10 team. We came out strong and were able to maintain our lead throughout the game.”

— Mike Martin Jr., Florida State Head Coach

What’s next

The Seminoles will look to continue their winning ways when they host their bitter rivals, the Florida Gators, on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.

The takeaway

Florida State's convincing victory over Virginia demonstrates the team's ability to win against top-ranked opponents, positioning them well for a strong postseason run. The Seminoles' offense proved too much for the Cavaliers, and the team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matchup against the Florida Gators.