Georgia Tech Jackets Sweep No. 5 Florida State with Explosive Offense

Jackets score 15 runs over 5th and 6th innings to mercy-rule Seminoles 17-3

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:34pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Georgia Tech baseball game, with the action broken down into overlapping planes of bright gold, navy blue, and white, capturing the dynamic energy of the game.Georgia Tech's explosive offensive outbursts overwhelmed Florida State in a decisive series sweep.Chapel Hill Today

The Georgia Tech Jackets completed an impressive three-game sweep over No. 5 Florida State on Saturday, winning 17-3 in a mercy-rule shortened seven-inning game. The Jackets trailed 3-2 going into the bottom of the 5th inning but exploded for 5 runs to take the lead, then added 10 more in the 6th to put the game away. Several Jackets hitters had big games, including Drew Burress, Carson Kerce, and Jarren Advincula.

Why it matters

This series sweep over a top-5 ACC opponent further cements Georgia Tech's status as one of the top teams in the conference and a contender for a high NCAA Tournament seed. The Jackets' offensive depth and ability to respond to deficits with big innings have been key to their success so far this season.

The details

Georgia Tech (30-5, 15-3 ACC) trailed 3-2 going to the bottom of the 5th inning, but then scored 5 runs in the frame to take the lead. They then exploded for 10 more runs in the 6th inning to put the game away. Drew Burress went 4-for-4 with a homer, 3 RBIs and 4 runs scored, while Carson Kerce had a homer, 5 RBIs and 2 runs. Jarren Advincula added 3 hits, including a double, and 2 RBIs. On the mound, Jackson Blakely (5-1) earned the win, going 5 innings and allowing 3 runs.

  • Georgia Tech scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning to take a 7-3 lead.
  • The Jackets then exploded for 10 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to win 17-3.

The players

Drew Burress

A Georgia Tech hitter who went 4-for-4 with a homer, 3 RBIs and 4 runs scored in the game.

Carson Kerce

A Georgia Tech hitter who had a homer, 5 RBIs and 2 runs scored in the game.

Jarren Advincula

A Georgia Tech hitter who had 3 hits, including a double, and 2 RBIs in the game.

Jackson Blakely

The Georgia Tech starting pitcher who earned the win, going 5 innings and allowing 3 runs.

James Ramsey

The Georgia Tech head coach who praised his team's energy and depth in the win.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, I mean, not much to say other than that's Georgia Tech. We were really proud of the way that our guys came out with energy.”

— James Ramsey, Georgia Tech Head Coach

“All three of our starters outlasted their starters, and I think that's like something, once again, I talked about the analytics last night, like you don't really talk about that stuff anymore, but it matters.”

— James Ramsey, Georgia Tech Head Coach

What’s next

Georgia Tech will wrap up its five-game homestand on Tuesday by hosting in-state foe Georgia Southern, then head to Chapel Hill next weekend for another huge ACC series against North Carolina.

The takeaway

This series sweep over a top-5 ACC opponent further establishes Georgia Tech as one of the top teams in the conference and a serious contender for a high NCAA Tournament seed. The Jackets' offensive firepower and ability to respond to deficits with big innings have been key to their success so far this season.