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#Pack9 Comeback Falls Short Against Top-Ranked Florida State for First Loss
3/17/2019 6:55:00 PM | Baseball
Wolfpack handed first loss of the season by the Seminoles
RALEIGH, N.C. – After tallying the best start to a season in program history and tying the record for consecutive wins (19), second-ranked NC State endured its first loss of 2019 as top-ranked Florida State avoided the series sweep with a 7-5 win Sunday afternoon at Doak Field at Dail Park.
The Wolfpack was one of two unbeaten teams heading into the contest, as Arizona State is now the nation's lone undefeated team. NC State moves to 19-1 on the year and 5-1 in ACC play, while Florida State improves to 14-4 and 3-3 in conference action.
After trailing 7-1, the Pack rallied with three runs in the bottom of the sixth and added a run in the eighth but came up short against the Seminoles, 7-5.
FSU starter Shane Drohan picked up the win on the mound with five innings pitched, while NC State's starter Michael Bienlien was charged with the loss.
Avent's Additions
"After the game I told the team how proud the staff and I are of them," said head coach Elliott Avent. "Nineteen wins in a row to start the season, a program record. This is the first third of the season and now we've got to get ready for the next third and it doesn't get any easier.
"I'm really proud of the way our guys played. We keep battling and that's all this club knows how to do. This has probably been the best stretch we've ever had since I've been here, they've been incredible."
Quick Hits
- Florida State struck first in the contest with three runs in the second, following an RBI single from Mike Salvatore and a two-RBI single by Reese Albert.
- Patrick Bailey doubled down the left field line to plate the first run of the game for NC State, as Jonny Butler raced around to score from second base.
- The Seminoles tacked on three runs in the fifth following a solo homer from J.C. Flowers, RBI double from Nander de Sedas and a sacrifice fly from Matheu Nelson.
- de Sedas added another run-scoring knock in the sixth, as Florida State pulled ahead, 7-1.
- NC State countered with three runs in the bottom of the frame to narrow the margin to 7-4.
- David Vazquez ripped an RBI double down the left field line and Luca Tresh hit a sacrifice fly to right field.
- An RBI groundout from Thayer Thomas plated the final run of the frame, as Vazquez scored from third base.
- The Wolfpack looked to rally in the eighth, as Brad Debo led off with a single up the middle and Vazquez hit his second double of the day two batters later to score him.
- After Will Wilson reached on an error to load the bases, Bailey ripped an 0-2 pitch to right field but it was right at the FSU outfielder, who made the grab to end the threat.
Inside the Box Score
- Vazquez led the Wolfpack at the plate with a 2-for-4 outing, highlighted by a pair of doubles and two RBI.
- Evan Edwards also notched a pair of hits in the contest.
- Bailey and Edwards each extended their reached base safely streaks to 20 games, as they have reached in every game this season.
On Deck
NC State will return to action Tuesday evening when the Towson Tigers head to Raleigh. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. at Doak Field at Dail Park.
The Wolfpack was one of two unbeaten teams heading into the contest, as Arizona State is now the nation's lone undefeated team. NC State moves to 19-1 on the year and 5-1 in ACC play, while Florida State improves to 14-4 and 3-3 in conference action.
After trailing 7-1, the Pack rallied with three runs in the bottom of the sixth and added a run in the eighth but came up short against the Seminoles, 7-5.
FSU starter Shane Drohan picked up the win on the mound with five innings pitched, while NC State's starter Michael Bienlien was charged with the loss.
Avent's Additions
"After the game I told the team how proud the staff and I are of them," said head coach Elliott Avent. "Nineteen wins in a row to start the season, a program record. This is the first third of the season and now we've got to get ready for the next third and it doesn't get any easier.
"I'm really proud of the way our guys played. We keep battling and that's all this club knows how to do. This has probably been the best stretch we've ever had since I've been here, they've been incredible."
Quick Hits
- Florida State struck first in the contest with three runs in the second, following an RBI single from Mike Salvatore and a two-RBI single by Reese Albert.
- Patrick Bailey doubled down the left field line to plate the first run of the game for NC State, as Jonny Butler raced around to score from second base.
- The Seminoles tacked on three runs in the fifth following a solo homer from J.C. Flowers, RBI double from Nander de Sedas and a sacrifice fly from Matheu Nelson.
- de Sedas added another run-scoring knock in the sixth, as Florida State pulled ahead, 7-1.
- NC State countered with three runs in the bottom of the frame to narrow the margin to 7-4.
- David Vazquez ripped an RBI double down the left field line and Luca Tresh hit a sacrifice fly to right field.
- An RBI groundout from Thayer Thomas plated the final run of the frame, as Vazquez scored from third base.
- The Wolfpack looked to rally in the eighth, as Brad Debo led off with a single up the middle and Vazquez hit his second double of the day two batters later to score him.
- After Will Wilson reached on an error to load the bases, Bailey ripped an 0-2 pitch to right field but it was right at the FSU outfielder, who made the grab to end the threat.
Inside the Box Score
- Vazquez led the Wolfpack at the plate with a 2-for-4 outing, highlighted by a pair of doubles and two RBI.
- Evan Edwards also notched a pair of hits in the contest.
- Bailey and Edwards each extended their reached base safely streaks to 20 games, as they have reached in every game this season.
On Deck
NC State will return to action Tuesday evening when the Towson Tigers head to Raleigh. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. at Doak Field at Dail Park.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Shane Drohan (2-0)
L: Bienlien, Michael (2-1)
S: J.C. Flowers (3)
Batting:
2B: Reese Albert 1 ; Nico Baldor 1 ; Nander De Sedas 1
HR: J.C. Flowers 1
RBI: Mike Salvatore 1 ; Reese Albert 2 ; J.C. Flowers 1 ; Nander De Sedas 2 ; Matheu Nelson 1
SH: Matheu Nelson 1
SF: Matheu Nelson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mike Salvatore 1 ; J.C. Flowers 2 ; Nico Baldor 2 ; Nander De Sedas 2
SB: Elijah Cabell 1
HBP: Nico Baldor 1 ; Nander De Sedas 1
Batting:
2B: Bailey, Patrick 1 ; Vazquez, David 2
RBI: Thomas, Thayer 1 ; Bailey, Patrick 1 ; Vazquez, David 2 ; Tresh, Luca 1
SF: Tresh, Luca 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Butler, Jonny 1 ; Debo, Brad 2 ; Tatum, Terrell 1 ; Vazquez, David 1
SB: Jarrett, J.T. 1
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