Carns powers Seminoles to streak-busting 9-2 win over Stetson

Florida State catcher Hunter Carns delivers big night at the plate to end four-game losing skid

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:05am

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The Florida State Seminoles baseball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the Stetson Hatters on Tuesday night at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee. Catcher Hunter Carns led the way for the Seminoles, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and 5 RBIs.

Why it matters

The win was an important bounce-back for the Seminoles, who had been swept over the previous weekend by Georgia Tech. Florida State is looking to maintain its position in the ACC standings and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

After the game was tied 1-1 in the third inning, Carns blasted a three-run homer to give the Seminoles a 4-1 lead. He then delivered a two-run double in the seventh inning to help Florida State pull away. Five Seminoles pitchers combined to hold Stetson to just two runs on seven hits, striking out 12 batters.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The Seminoles had lost four straight games before this contest.
  • Florida State's next game is a home ACC series against Notre Dame starting on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Hunter Carns

The Florida State catcher had a huge night at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and 5 RBIs to lead the Seminoles to victory.

Cooper Whited

The Florida State starting pitcher earned the win after throwing three innings and allowing one earned run.

Nathan Cmeyla

The Florida State outfielder hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to help the Seminoles pull away.

Brody DeLamielleure

The Florida State infielder capped the Seminoles' five-run seventh inning with an RBI single.

Stetson Hatters

The visiting team from Stetson University, who fell to 14-22 on the season with the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We really needed this win to get back on track. Hunter Carns had a huge night for us at the plate, and our pitchers did a great job of keeping Stetson's hitters off balance.”

— Mike Martin Jr., Florida State Head Coach

What’s next

Florida State will look to build on this win as they host a crucial ACC series against Notre Dame starting on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The takeaway

This victory was an important bounce-back for the Seminoles, who had been struggling with a four-game losing streak. The performance of catcher Hunter Carns, along with the strong pitching effort, showed that Florida State has the talent to compete with any team in the ACC.