TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida State, riding a 33-14 record, hosts Jacksonville (26-20) on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium. The Seminoles took two of three from Pittsburgh over the weekend, while the Dolphins were shut out in a 10-0 loss at North Florida on Sunday.

The Seminoles have won the last two meetings between the in-state foes, including a 7-6 decision on March 3 and a 13-3 rout on Feb. 17.

Players to watch

Jacksonville pitcher Kyle Hopper has been a reliable bullpen arm. Over his last six appearances dating to April 10, the right-hander has allowed two earned runs over 7 2/3 innings (2.35 ERA) with five strikeouts. He threw a scoreless inning in Sunday’s loss and has not allowed a hit in three of his past four outings.

Florida State second baseman Carter McCulley went 3 for 3 with a home run and an RBI in Sunday’s 6-4 win over Pittsburgh. McCulley, who is batting .333 (5 for 15) over his last four games, has hit safely in six of his past eight contests. He also drove in a run with a sacrifice fly against South Florida on April 29.

Team notes

Jacksonville has dropped two of its last three, all at North Florida, after winning six of seven. The Dolphins are 10-11 on the road. … Florida State has won eight of nine and is 22-4 at home. … The Seminoles’ last five wins have come by four runs or fewer. … Jacksonville’s bullpen has allowed two earned runs over its last 12 1/3 innings (1.46 ERA), including scoreless outings from Grant Brooks and Payton Waters in Sunday’s loss. … Florida State’s Chris Knier threw four scoreless innings with two strikeouts in Sunday’s win.

Simulator projection

Interstat’s game simulator projects an 8-7 Jacksonville victory.

Upcoming schedules

Jacksonville visits Stetson for a three-game series beginning Friday. Florida State travels to Clemson for three games starting Friday.