In a highly-anticipated matchup, the No. 12 Florida State Seminoles faced their toughest challenge yet as they took on the No. 4 Clemson Tigers. Unfortunately for the Seminoles, their undefeated streak came to an end as they dropped the first game of a doubleheader by a score of 15-5 on Saturday.

The game started off promising for Florida State, with a grand slam by Jaime Ferrer in the first inning, giving them an early 4-0 lead. However, the Tigers quickly turned the momentum in their favor, scoring runs in five of the seven innings played.

Florida State's starting pitcher, Cam Leiter, struggled on the mound, giving up six earned runs and five walks in just 2.2 innings. Leiter's performance was uncharacteristic of his previous outings this season, and the Tigers took full advantage, capitalizing on their scoring opportunities.

Despite a valiant effort by the Seminoles' offense, including a solo home run by Alex Lodise, the Tigers' relentless offensive display proved too much to overcome. Clemson responded with their own power hitting, hitting back-to-back home runs and extending their lead to 8-5.

The Seminoles' bullpen also faced challenges, with Andrew Armstrong and Noah Short giving up runs. Clemson showcased their hitting prowess once again, hitting a three-run home run off of Short's replacement, Yoel Tejada, sealing the victory with a 10-run lead, invoking the run rule and ending the game.

With this loss, Florida State's record now stands at 19-1 for the season, while Clemson improves to 20-2. Despite the setback, the Seminoles will have an opportunity to bounce back in the second game of the doubleheader later on Saturday.

Looking ahead, Sunday's game is scheduled for 1 PM, where the Seminoles will hope to regroup and find their winning form once again. They will rely on left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold, who boasts an impressive 5-0 record and a 0.33 ERA.

Overall, the clash between the No. 12 Florida State Seminoles and the No. 4 Clemson Tigers lived up to its billing as a tough and competitive matchup. Despite the loss, the Seminoles remain a formidable team, and their journey to reclaim their winning ways continues as they strive for success in the rest of the season.