No. 10 FSU softball run-rules Notre Dame to secure series

Seminoles extend nation's longest winning streak with dominant victory

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Florida State softball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players, field, and action of the game.Florida State's dominant softball victory over Notre Dame showcases the team's power and precision on the field.Tallahassee Today

The No. 10 Florida State Seminoles softball team run-ruled Notre Dame 10-0 on Friday to extend their nation-leading win streak to 23 games and remain undefeated in ACC play at 11-0. The Seminoles held the Irish to just one hit and got a strong offensive performance, including home runs from Isa Torres and Kennedy Harp.

Why it matters

Florida State's dominant win over Notre Dame keeps them atop the ACC standings and extends their impressive win streak, which is the sixth-longest in program history. The Seminoles are the only Power Five team that remains undefeated in conference play this season.

The details

Florida State broke through in the bottom of the second inning when Ashtyn Danley doubled and scored on a triple by Hayley Griggs. The Seminoles then added two more runs in the inning to take a 3-0 lead. In the third, Kennedy Harp hit a two-run homer to make it 5-0, and Florida State tacked on five more runs in the inning to blow the game open. The Seminoles added two more runs in the fourth to reach the 10-0 final score and secure the run-rule victory.

  • The series concludes Saturday at 2 p.m. on ACC Network.

The players

Ashtyn Danley

A Florida State player who tied her career high with three hits in the game and has allowed just one earned run in her last 11.2 innings pitched.

Hayley Griggs

A Florida State player who went 2-for-2 with a season-high three RBIs in the game.

Kennedy Harp

A Florida State player who hit a two-run home run in the third inning to extend the Seminoles' lead.

Isa Torres

A Florida State player who hit a solo home run in the second inning.

Jaysoni Beachum

A Florida State player who singled and walked in the game, extending her reached base safely streak to 26 consecutive games.

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What’s next

The series concludes Saturday at 2 p.m. on ACC Network.

The takeaway

Florida State's dominant victory over Notre Dame keeps them atop the ACC standings and extends their impressive win streak, which is the sixth-longest in program history. The Seminoles are the only Power Five team that remains undefeated in conference play this season, showcasing their strength and consistency as they continue their push towards the postseason.