James Madison 1, at Florida State 5

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Noah Sheffield delivered a decisive two-run pinch-hit single as part of a three-run eighth inning, breaking open a tight contest and propelling Florida State to a 5-1 season-opening victory over James Madison on Friday at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium. The game, played before 5,200 fans, was a pitchers’ duel for seven innings before the Seminoles capitalized on a critical mistake to pull away. James Madison starter Griffin Polley kept the Dukes close, allowing two runs on four hits over three-plus innings, but Florida State’s pitching staff was more effective. Wes Mendes started and… Read more...