In a game that will be remembered as one of the season's most thrilling, Florida State baseball stormed back from a five-run deficit to defeat Miami 7-6 in extra innings on Thursday night. The Seminoles, ranked No. 11, showed the kind of resilience that defines championship-caliber teams—and it all started with a late power surge that had fans on their feet.

Trailing 6-1 entering the eighth inning, FSU’s bats came alive with three home runs over the final two frames. The hero of the night was Eli Putnam, who delivered a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning that tied the game at six. Putnam, who had been struggling at the plate recently—going just 2-for-20 in his last six games—crushed a 104-mph shot deep into the night, barely giving the crowd time to settle into his walk-up music. It was a moment of pure drama that sent the game into extra innings.

Putnam wasn’t done there. In his second at-bat, he singled to move Ben Barrett from first to third, setting the stage for Brayden Dowd, who walked home the winning run to seal the comeback. The Seminoles’ late-inning explosion was a stark contrast to their earlier struggles against Miami starter Rob Evans, who tossed seven strong innings, allowing just one run on six hits while striking out seven.

FSU starter Wes Mendes had an up-and-down outing, highlighted by a four-run fourth inning that included a three-run homer from Miami’s Alonzo Alvarez. But Mendes showed poise, striking out six and escaping a jam in the third with a slick defensive play—catching a line drive and firing to third for a double play. His effort kept the Seminoles within striking distance until the bats caught fire.

The comeback was especially impressive given that Miami reliever Lyndon Glidewell, who had allowed only two home runs all season entering the night, surrendered three in just two innings. Putnam’s game-tying blast was the exclamation point on a night where FSU proved that no deficit is too large when the power is on.

For fans who love the thrill of a late-inning rally, this game was a reminder that baseball is a sport of momentum, heart, and the perfect swing. And if you’re looking to channel that same energy on the field, make sure your gear is as ready for a comeback as the Seminoles were tonight.