FSU's late rally ties it in seventh, UF takes win in ninth

Florida State used a remarkable 12-run fifth inning to win the first rivalry game in Gainesville.

The Seminoles nearly matched it on Wednesday, pulling off a six-run rally in the seventh inning to tie the game. But No. 9 Florida scored two runs in the ninth inning to take a 15-13 win over No. 14 FSU.

UF’s Kendra Falby hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth for what became the game-winning run.

Jaysoni Beachum went 3 for 5 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI for FSU (40-11).

Kalei Harding had a solo home run in the third and an exclamation-point, three-run shot in the seventh to complete the rally. Harding’s shot capped a wild frame as Kaley Mudge had an RBI single, and Jaysoni Beachum followed with an RBI on a fielding error.

Harding went 2 for 5 with two runs scored and four RBI.

Mimi Gooden (3-1) pitched 4.1 innings, giving up five earned runs in relief. Four FSU pitchers combined to give up 15 runs on 13 hits and eight walks.

FSU made three errors early, which were costly (one apiece by Kaley Mudge, Angelee Bueno and starting pitcher Allison Royalty).

After the game, FSU coach Lonni Alameda said left-hander Makenna Reid is day to day.

The Gators improved to 40-12.

Up next

FSU next plays at Syracuse on Friday at 3 p.m. (ACC Network Extra). The Seminoles will stay out on the road and travel to Durham, N.C., for the ACC Tournament next week.