Georgia Tech Rallies Past Florida State for Tight Home Victory

ATLANTA (Interstat) — Georgia Tech rallied with three runs in the sixth inning to edge Florida State 4-3 on Thursday at Russ Chandler Stadium.

The Seminoles built a 3-0 lead in the second on John Stuetzer’s RBI single and a two-run homer from Cal Fisher. The Yellow Jackets chipped away with a solo homer by Will Baker in the second.

Tate McKee earned the win for Georgia Tech, allowing three runs over six innings with seven strikeouts. Florida State starter Wes Mendes struck out nine but allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings.

The decisive sixth saw Carson Kerce drive in a run with a single before two more scored on a wild pitch and an RBI single by Burress. Mason Patel threw three scoreless innings of relief for the save.

Georgia Tech improved to 26-5. Florida State fell to 24-9. The series continues Friday.