No. 7 Florida State Run-Rules Louisiana 8–0 Behind Five-Run Second
Walks plus defensive miscues fueled an early surge that produced a combined shutout before the Dugout Club Classic.
Overview
- Florida State loaded the bases in the second via a hit-by-pitch and two walks, then scored on an error, a bases-loaded walk, a fielder’s choice, and Anna Hinde’s two-run single.
- Ashtyn Danley sparked the fifth-inning push with a single and scored on a wild pitch before Angelee Bueno’s sacrifice fly and Bella Ruggiero’s RBI single ended the game.
- Freshman Bella Dimitrijevic earned the win with 3.2 scoreless innings on three hits, one walk, and two strikeouts, and Danley recorded the final four outs to seal the shutout.
- Louisiana starter Lexi Delbrey took the loss after five walks in 1.1 innings with three unearned runs, as the Cajuns were hurt by two errors.
- The result moved Florida State to 9-2 entering the Dugout Club Classic against Dartmouth and Alabama, while Louisiana fell to 6-4 ahead of the Purple and Gold Challenge.