Florida did get a gift in an easy win over Kentucky to start the day, which meant they didn’t have to waste their best pitchers. But with A&M’s bullpen at full strength, winning a pair of games against a side that hasn’t lost yet will be a tall order for the Gators.Â
Being the last ACC team standing is exactly where Florida State expected to be at this point. Having to beat Tennessee twice to reach the finals isn’t.
One could argue that FSU shouldn’t even be in this position, given that the Seminoles were one checked swing away from beating Tennessee on the first day in Omaha. But that’s the hand they’ve been dealt, and now they’ve got some decisions to make.
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The Tar Heels led the ACC in ERA, while the Seminoles topped the conference in home runs and ranked second in batting average. Florida State’s bullpen is a little suspect, however, which could make it difficult for the Seminoles to hold on here.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (34-37) host the Cincinnati Reds (34-37) in the first of a three-game series. All eyes will be on Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes as he looks to remain undefeated (3-0 with a 2.43 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings) in his seventh start of the season. This could prove to be a pivotal NL Central series as both teams look to break away from the jumbled division and Wild Card standings.Â
Florida State can play with Tennessee, and like Virginia, it kind of has to get a win here with ace Jamie Arnold on the mound.
While Virginia attempts to win a crown with Blanco, a bullpen and a bunch of bats, Carolina is far more well-rounded. And that might make the Heels the better pick to win the CWS — even if Virginia makes sense today.
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The MLB season is underway, and with the season in full swing, we are here to help you determine who is good and bad. Teams will fall and rise throughout the season based on injuries, trades, acquisitions, and overall performance.