I doubt Florida State’s offensive game could have been much better in their 23-9 routing of the Texas A&M Aggies yesterday during game 2 of the Tallahassee Super Regional series. A hot 5-run start in the top of the first inning helped the Seminoles seize control of the game from the very beginning. 6 runs in the bottom of the 3rd brought the Aggies back into the game, but their efforts to pull back into the game were stopped short when Justin Gonzalez cracked a 3-run home run during the 6th, bringing the Seminoles total to 14. The Noles sealed their win with 7 runs in the top of the 8th and Mack Waugh earning the save after 3 scoreless innings to end the baseball game. The spotlight couldn’t be brighter for both of these very talented teams, with the winner of this game advancing to the College World Series while the loser will have to watch from home. The rubber match between Florida State and Texas A&M is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. today. Florida State looks to start Hunter Scantling who has a chance to prove himself in the clutch. With the way A&M have been hitting this series, a strong showing on the mound is more than necessary. The Aggies will send out Michael Wacha to start, who boasts an 8-2 record with a 2.1 ERA. The Noles have their work cut out for them if they want to make their way to the CWS for their fourth time in five years.

Well, today’s the first day of NCAA Tournament play for the Florida State Seminoles. The Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman College have made their way to Tallahassee to try and upset the regional hosts, who seem to be ready more than ever. Mike Martin and his pitching crew decided Hunter Scantling was the man to see the mound today, saving Sean Gilmartin for the difficult matchup against the University of Central Florida Knights in Saturday’s game. I doubt you could have asked for better weather on this Friday afternoon, save for the 100 degree heat that seems to follow you everywhere you go.

A couple of young guns seem to be the top choices as starter for today’s game, according to BCC head coach Mervyl Mendez. A choice hasn’t been made between freshman Scott Garner and sophomore slinger Gabriel Hernandez, both of which garner ERA’s of less than 3.5 on the season. If FSU can come out of the gates strong and get some runs on one of these guys in the early innings, that should relieve some pressure from Scantling on the mound. The first pitch is set to be thrown at 6 o’clock this evening, so be sure not to miss it!

In case the game isn’t enough entertainment for the day, post game activities will be going on all over Tallahassee. Personally, I’ll be making my way to Potbelly’s. The atmosphere there is always very comfortable, especially during happy hour. Granted, happy hour ends at 7 o’clock. But even afterwards, it still just seems to hit the spot for socializing and cooling off with a drink or two.

This weekend, the NCAA selection committee underwent the grueling process of choosing which schools around the country would be competing in the 2011 NCAA baseball tournament. Florida State fans will be happy to know that their Seminole baseball team has been chosen as the #5 national seed, now hosting a regional for the tournament. A trip to face the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC baseball tournament Championship more than likely propelled FSU into this position, despite the 7-2 loss to what very well may be the best baseball team in the nation in UVA. Depending on how the Noles do during the earliest stage of the NCAA tournament, the national seeding could mean all the difference when the Super Regional round makes its way here. With summer in full swing, Tallahassee isn’t exactly as full as it usually is with its university residents. However, you’d be hard pressed to find a student or Tallahassee local who doesn’t enjoy a day out at Dick Howser Stadium when the Noles hit the field, especially with how well the team is doing this particular season. The Seminole baseball team will start their post-season run in the NCAA tournament on Friday evening, facing Bethune-Cookman College as their first opponent in the group stage.