Florida State baseball (15-1) attempts to rebound after a disappointing loss to rival Florida on Tuesday with a three-game set against Boston College (7-6). This weekend marks the beginning of conference play for the Seminoles, who won their first four non-conference series of 2025. The weather on Sunday looks awful, and Link Jarrett told the media Thursday about possibly having a doubleheader on Saturday.
Jarrett confirmed that Jamie Arnold would be good to go, but will pitch Saturday, keeping Joey Volini in the Friday spot and pushing Wes Mendes back to his familiar Sunday role. The head coach said the staff did not want or feel the need to rush Arnold back after getting off his usual routine, and pegged him for a Saturday start. Jarrett also confirmed Arnold’s pitch count would max out around 75, and that he may stay in this spot for the foreseeable future given that FSU plays Thursday-Saturday next weekend against Miami.
Offensively, Florida State must put Tuesday’s dreadful performance behind them and string three games of consistent at-bats together. Even with the high run totals leading into this weekend, Jarrett warned of horrid pitch selection and trying to do too much at the dish, and those were the culprits of the defeat against the Gators. Hopefully, the returning veterans, specifically Max Williams, Jaxson West, and Drew Faurot can find their footing after an up-and-down start to 2025.
Meanwhile, BC will not fear coming into Tallahassee after taking two out of three versus UVA in Charlottesville last weekend, ranking as one of the best series wins for any school in the country. Jarrett told the media that Boston College’s arms are the most experienced FSU will face this year, with ten pitchers being seniors or graduate students. The Eagles have some clunkers on their record, with defeats to Richmond and New Orleans, but an experienced team will be ready to play on Friday night.
Game times, starting pitchers, how to watch/listen:
Friday, March 14th, 6:00 PM EST
Pitching matchup: FSU r-Jr. LHP Joey Volini (4-0, 1.16 ERA) vs. BC Jr. RHP Bobby Chicoine (0-1, 5.79 ERA)
How to watch: ACCNX
How to listen: WFLA 100.7 FM
Saturday, March 15th, 2:00 PM EST
Pitching matchup:
How to watch: FSU Jr. LHP Jamie Arnold (2-0, 1.12 ERA) vs. BC Sr. LHP Tyler Mudd (0-1, 6.75 ERA)
How to listen: WFLA 100.7 FM
Sunday, March 16th, 12:00 PM EST
Pitching matchup: FSU So. LHP Wes Mendes (3-0, 0.89 ERA) vs. BC TBD
How to watch: ACCNX
How to listen: WFLA 100.7 FM
Eagles to know:
OF Jack Toomey: .383/.456/.596 in 2025. Spent two seasons at Holy Cross before transferring to BC for junior year.
2B Vince Cimini: .353/.450/.412 in 2025. Playing sixth season of college baseball, all with the Eagles.
OF Josiah Ragsdale: .320/.417/.540 in 2025. Spent first two seasons of career at Iona before transferring to Chestnut Hill.
