Game-ending double play stops FSU rally in 4-3 loss at No. 3 Georgia Tech

No. 5 Florida State falls short in ninth-inning comeback attempt against ACC rival

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:06am

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A cubist-style painting depicting the final moments of a baseball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes that convey the drama and energy of the game-ending double play.A fractured, multi-perspective painting captures the tension of the game-ending double play that dashed Florida State's ninth-inning comeback hopes against Georgia Tech.Atlanta Today

In a close game, No. 5 Florida State's ninth-inning rally was thwarted by a game-ending double play, as they fell 4-3 to No. 3 Georgia Tech on Thursday night. The Seminoles had taken an early 3-0 lead, but the Yellow Jackets rallied to score four unanswered runs and hold on for the victory.

Why it matters

This was an important ACC matchup between two top-5 teams, with Georgia Tech solidifying its position atop the conference standings and Florida State missing an opportunity to gain ground. The close loss is a tough blow for the Seminoles, who were looking to bounce back after dropping their previous ACC series.

The details

Florida State jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second inning on a two-run homer by Cal Fisher. However, Georgia Tech chipped away, scoring a run in the second and then rallying for three runs in the sixth to take a 4-3 lead. Seminoles starter Wes Mendes was dominant early, striking out nine in 5.1 innings, but the Yellow Jackets got to the FSU bullpen to take the lead. In the ninth, the Seminoles threatened to tie it, but a game-ending double play dashed their comeback hopes.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Florida State took a 3-0 lead in the top of the second inning.
  • Georgia Tech scored a run in the bottom of the second inning.
  • The Yellow Jackets rallied for three runs in the sixth inning to take a 4-3 lead.
  • The game-ending double play occurred in the top of the ninth inning.

The players

Wes Mendes

The starting pitcher for Florida State, who struck out nine batters in 5.1 innings of work.

John Abraham

The Florida State relief pitcher who came on in the sixth inning and was charged with two runs.

Drew Burress

The Georgia Tech star who drove in the game-winning run with a pop-up in the sixth inning.

Mason Patel

The Georgia Tech pitcher who recorded the game-ending double play in the ninth inning.

Cal Fisher

The Florida State hitter who hit a two-run homer in the second inning to give the Seminoles an early 3-0 lead.

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What they’re saying

“It came down to the final play. The final swing. And in the end, the No. 5 Florida State baseball team came up a few feet short against the No. 3 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta on Thursday night.”

— Corey Clark, Author

What’s next

The two teams will play again on Friday at 8 p.m. on ACC Network, as Florida State looks to even the series against the conference-leading Yellow Jackets.

The takeaway

This close loss is a tough blow for the Seminoles, who were looking to gain ground in the ACC standings against a top-ranked conference rival. The game-ending double play highlighted the razor-thin margins between victory and defeat at this level of college baseball.