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How FSU baseball can secure ACC tournament double-bye in series vs. Miami
TL;DR
Florida State baseball aims to secure a double-bye in the ACC tournament during their final regular-season series against Miami. The Seminoles, currently ranked No. 11, need to perform well to improve their seeding.
Key points
- FSU baseball is ranked No. 11 in the ACC.
- The Seminoles have a record of 36-15 and 17-10 in the ACC.
- The top four teams in the ACC earn double-byes in the tournament.
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How FSU baseball can secure ACC tournament double-bye in series vs. Miami
The stakes are high for Florida State baseball in the final regular-season series of the year, against Miami.
Not only is school pride on the line as the rivalry between the programs is one of the best in college baseball, but also seeding in the ACC tournament, with the No. 11 Seminoles (36-15, 17-10 ACC) eyeing a double-bye in the conference tournament.
The top four in the ACC standings earn double-byes in the conference tournament, with the extra days of rest vital for pitching staffs. The final regular-season games for the ACC will be played on Saturday, May 16, and the first tournament game is set for Tuesday, May 18.
So, where do the Seminoles currently stand in the conference standings ahead of a contest against the Hurricanes (35-15, 15-12 ACC)? FSU sits tied for third in the ACC with Boston College, both holding a 17-10 record, and is two games ahead of Miami in fifth place.
How can FSU baseball secure a top-four seed in the ACC tournament?
In the simplest terms, win.
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Should the Seminoles take the series, either with two wins or a sweep, the program will earn a top-four seed and a double-bye into the conference tournament.
Regardless of the weekend result, FSU cannot finish lower than fifth in the conference and will be guaranteed at least one bye into the tournament, with the first round of action featuring teams seeded from ninth to 14th.
Q&A
What does FSU baseball need to do to secure a double-bye in the ACC tournament?
FSU baseball needs to win their final regular-season series against Miami to secure a double-bye in the ACC tournament.
When are the final regular-season games for the ACC baseball teams?
The final regular-season games for the ACC will be played on Saturday, May 16.
Why is a double-bye important for FSU baseball in the ACC tournament?
A double-bye is important because it allows extra rest for the pitching staff, which can be crucial in a tournament setting.