Florida State University Athletics
Saturday, May 9
Clemson, S.C.
6:00 PM
Florida State
35-15, 16-10
3
at
4
Clemson
30-21, 9-17
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Clemson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | X | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Series Evened at Clemson
5/9/2026 9:50:00 PM | Baseball
CLEMSON, S.C. – The No. 14 Florida State baseball team suffered a 4-3 loss at Clemson on Saturday night in the second game of the three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
In the second-to-last weekend of the regular season, the Seminoles (35-15, 16-10 ACC) and Tigers (30-21, 9-17 ACC) will play for the series win on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
FSU saw its six-game win streak come to an end with the defeat, while Clemson has won four of its last five, all coming against top-25 opponents.
Florida State scored three runs on eight hits with five runners left on base and CU scored four runs on six hits with six runners stranded. Neither team committed an error.
Junior center fielder Brayden Dowd and redshirt sophomore right fielder Brody DeLamielleure both homered, Dowd's ninth and DeLamielleure's seventh of the season.
DeLamielleure had two hits, an RBI and two runs scored. His third-inning home run was his second of the weekend.
Junior left-handed starter Trey Beard got the no-decision and allowed three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and a walk in 5.1 innings. Junior right-hander Chris Knier followed Beard out of the bullpen and did not allow a baserunner in 1.2 innings with two strikeouts. It was Knier's second appearance in the series.
Florida State scored in the first inning for the second consecutive game to take a 2-0 lead. Dowd's one-out home run to right-center got the scoring started before sophomore catcher Hunter Carns singled in DeLamielleure, who doubled. It was the first of two hits for Carns on the night.
Beard followed with a perfect bottom of the first and left a runner on third in the second after a leadoff hit batter.
The Seminoles added a run in the third to make it 3-0, as DeLamielleure homered to left-center with one away.
A double play helped Beard face the minimum in the bottom of the third before the Tigers scored twice in the fourth on a two-run home run to get to within a run at 3-2. Beard then retired the side in order in the fifth.
Clemson tied the game in the sixth with a one-out single. Knier relieved Beard and got the final two outs of the inning to keep the game tied and leave two on.
Knier struck out a pair in a perfect seventh to cap his hitless relief outing.
The Tigers took a 4-3 lead in the eighth. With two outs and the bases loaded, a wild pitch scored the go-ahead run. A groundout to first ended the inning to leave two on and keep it a one-run game.
Trailing for the first time in the series, Florida State could not get a baserunner in the ninth.
Sunday's series finale will air live on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. ET with Clay Matvick and Devon Travis on the call. Fans can listen to every game via the Seminole Sports Network on WFLA 100.7 FM. Each game also is available around the world on the Seminoles Unconquered App and Seminoles.com. Live stats are at Clemson.Statbroadcast.com. Direct links to watch, listen and follow along can be found on the schedule page at Seminoles.com/Baseball. News, notes and behind-the-scenes updates all weekend are available by following and connecting with the team on social media on Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) and Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
In the second-to-last weekend of the regular season, the Seminoles (35-15, 16-10 ACC) and Tigers (30-21, 9-17 ACC) will play for the series win on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
FSU saw its six-game win streak come to an end with the defeat, while Clemson has won four of its last five, all coming against top-25 opponents.
Florida State scored three runs on eight hits with five runners left on base and CU scored four runs on six hits with six runners stranded. Neither team committed an error.
Junior center fielder Brayden Dowd and redshirt sophomore right fielder Brody DeLamielleure both homered, Dowd's ninth and DeLamielleure's seventh of the season.
DeLamielleure had two hits, an RBI and two runs scored. His third-inning home run was his second of the weekend.
Junior left-handed starter Trey Beard got the no-decision and allowed three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and a walk in 5.1 innings. Junior right-hander Chris Knier followed Beard out of the bullpen and did not allow a baserunner in 1.2 innings with two strikeouts. It was Knier's second appearance in the series.
Florida State scored in the first inning for the second consecutive game to take a 2-0 lead. Dowd's one-out home run to right-center got the scoring started before sophomore catcher Hunter Carns singled in DeLamielleure, who doubled. It was the first of two hits for Carns on the night.
Beard followed with a perfect bottom of the first and left a runner on third in the second after a leadoff hit batter.
The Seminoles added a run in the third to make it 3-0, as DeLamielleure homered to left-center with one away.
A double play helped Beard face the minimum in the bottom of the third before the Tigers scored twice in the fourth on a two-run home run to get to within a run at 3-2. Beard then retired the side in order in the fifth.
Clemson tied the game in the sixth with a one-out single. Knier relieved Beard and got the final two outs of the inning to keep the game tied and leave two on.
Knier struck out a pair in a perfect seventh to cap his hitless relief outing.
The Tigers took a 4-3 lead in the eighth. With two outs and the bases loaded, a wild pitch scored the go-ahead run. A groundout to first ended the inning to leave two on and keep it a one-run game.
Trailing for the first time in the series, Florida State could not get a baserunner in the ninth.
Sunday's series finale will air live on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. ET with Clay Matvick and Devon Travis on the call. Fans can listen to every game via the Seminole Sports Network on WFLA 100.7 FM. Each game also is available around the world on the Seminoles Unconquered App and Seminoles.com. Live stats are at Clemson.Statbroadcast.com. Direct links to watch, listen and follow along can be found on the schedule page at Seminoles.com/Baseball. News, notes and behind-the-scenes updates all weekend are available by following and connecting with the team on social media on Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) and Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Nelson, Danny (2-3)
L: Mebil, Kevin (1-2)
S: Simmerson, Hayden (4)
Batting:
2B: DeLamielleure, Brody 1
HR: Dowd, Brayden 1 ; DeLamielleure, Brody 1
RBI: Dowd, Brayden 1 ; DeLamielleure, Brody 1 ; Carns, Hunter 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Dowd, Brayden 1 ; DeLamielleure, Brody 2
Batting:
HR: Purify, Jarren 1
RBI: Purify, Jarren 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Gaffney, Luke 2 ; McCladdie, Tryston 1 ; Purify, Jarren 1
SB: Purify, Jarren 1
HBP: McCladdie, Tryston 1 ; Lichtenberger, Tyler 1
Game Leaders
AB
4
R
2
H
2
RBI
1
AB
4
R
0
H
2
RBI
1
AB
4
R
1
H
1
RBI
1
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
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