Seminoles edge Chanticleers 2‑1 on Fisher’s home run

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Cal Fisher homered in the bottom of the fifth inning to give Florida State a 2-1 victory over Coastal Carolina on Saturday afternoon at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium. The Seminoles improved to 39-18, while the Chanticleers dropped to 37-23. Coastal Carolina took a 1-0 lead in the third when Trace Mazon singled to left field, scoring Walker Mitchell. Florida State answered in the fourth as Nathan Cmeyla doubled to right center, bringing home Hunter Carns. Fisher’s solo home run, his third of the season, proved the difference. Florida State outhit Coastal Carolina 8-3. Seminoles pitchers Wes Mendes, Trey Beard and Brodie Purcell combined to hold the Chanticleers to three hits. Cameron Flukey started for Coastal. Other notable contributors for Florida State included Chase Williams, Ben Barrett, Gabe Fraser and Carter McCulley. The game featured strong pitching from both sides, with only three runs and 11 total hits. Florida State’s bullpen closed the game effectively, preserving the one-run lead.