Florida State softball saw themselves up four runs late into the game, but a big swing from the Yellowjackets had the ‘Noles backs against the wall.
Lineup
- SS – Isa Torres (JR)
- 3B – Jaysoni Beachum (JR)
- LHP – Ashtyn Danley (JR)
- C – Anna Hinde (FR)
- LF – Bella Ruggiero (R FR)
- CF – Kennedy Harp (JR)
- RF – Shelby McKenzie (SO)
- 1B – Hayley Griggs (FR)
- 2B – Makenna Sturgis (FR)
Recap
1st Inning
The Seminoles continued their early scoring in their second game against the Yellowjackets. Jaysoni Beachum reached on a single, and over to second on a wild pitch. A two out single from Anna Hinde put FSU on the board 1-0.
In the bottom of the inning, Ashtyn Danley
took the circle as the starter. Danley made quick work of the George Tech offense, including a lead off strikeout.
2nd Inning
Still facing GT’s Sydnie Watts, a one out walk to Shelby McKenzie was issued before Hayley Griggs singled. Back to back doubles from Makenna Sturgis and Isa Torres added two more runs, and a single from Beachum had FSU sitting at 4-0 at the end of the 2nd.
5th Inning
Watts kept FSU off the board for the third straight inning, and the ‘Noles made the move to Bella Dimitrijevic in the circle. Dimitrijevic began the inning with a walk before getting two straight outs. She added a second baserunner on a single, and a three run homerun put life back into the GT offense. A
After a hit by pitch, FSU went to the bullpen for Jazzy Francik, fresh off a no hitter the day prior. Francik got a ground out on three pitches, but the score changed to 4-3.
7th Inning
A four pitch walk to Torres led off the final inning, and Ashtyn Danley joined after a one out singe. With two runners on, Tech went to Kenley Hilleary in replacement of Watts. In relief, the Kennesaw State transfer quickly got two outs, sending the game to the bottom of the seventh.
Francik got the first two outs, including one strike out, before a single had a runner on. A walk continued the inning, and continued the Yellowjackets threat. Francik was able to get the fly out to right, escaping a game tying run and getting the 4-3 win.
Up Next
FSU will close out the series on Sunday at 1 pm on ACCNX












