In a game that had everything—drama, power, and a little bit of chaos—the Florida State Seminoles pulled off a stunning 7-6 comeback victory over the Miami Hurricanes in 11 innings on Thursday night. Trailing 6-1 heading into the eighth inning, the Noles refused to back down, turning Dick Howser Stadium into a celebration zone with a walk-off walk that had fans losing their minds.
The comeback started with back-to-back home runs from John Stuetzer and Brayden Dowd, cutting the deficit to 6-3. Carter McCulley added a run in the ninth, and then Eli Putnam crushed a two-run homer to left field, tying the game and sending the crowd into a frenzy. After a tense 10th inning that saw FSU overcome a couple of baserunning blunders—thanks to some clutch pitching from Chris Knier—the Seminoles got their second chance. In the 11th, Dowd drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the winning run, sealing an unforgettable win.
The victory improved FSU to 37-15 overall and 18-10 in the ACC, securing a top-four seed in the ACC Tournament with a double-bye. It also marked the Seminoles' sixth win in their last seven games against Miami—including four straight at home. Social media erupted with reactions, from fans calling out those who left early to playful jabs at the Hurricanes. One post summed it up perfectly: "HOW CAN YOU NOT BE ROMANTIC ABOUT NOLE BASEBALL?" Whether you were in the stands or watching from home, this was one for the books.
