Game Thread | (G2) No. 13 Notre Dame at No. 5 Florida State

(G2) No. 13 Notre Dame (14-5, 3-4 ACC) vs. No. 5 Florida State (16-9, 6-4 ACC)

When: April 2

Time: 2:00 PM ET 

Where: Dick Howser Stadium | Tallahassee, Fla.

Watch: ACC Network Extra

QUICK FACTS

(Entering the weekend)

- Notre Dame ranks second in the NCAA in fielding percentage with a .988 mark this season. The Irish have committed only eight errors in 484 putout opportunities this season.

- The Irish are ranked 10th in the NCAA and third in the ACC with a 1.17 WHIP this season.

- Notre Dame ranks 14th nationally and third in the ACC in team ERA with 3.40.

- Notre Dame tallied seven team steals in the midweek win over Northern Illinois. It was the most steals in a game for the Irish since March 1, 2020, when they stole seven against Presbyterian.

- Notre Dame is 14-2-1 all-time in regular-season series under Jarrett. The Irish are 8-1 in ACC series on the road and are 12-2-1 in ACC series over the past three seasons.

PROBABLE STARTERS
 

WHAT TO WATCH 

- Link Jarrett’s return to his alma mater for the first time as Notre Dame’s head coach. 

- The hype of Parker Messick vs. John Michael Bertrand lived up the hype on Friday evening. Messick went 8.0 innings and allowed just two hits while striking out 11. Bertrand went 7.2 innings and allowed four hits while striking out a career-high 12. 

- Both teams tallied just four hits each in game one and Ryan Cole went deep to left for a two-run homer in the 12th for the only scoring in the game. 

- Saturday could be much of the same as Florida State LHP Bryce Hubbart enters with a record of 5-1, 2.17 ERA and also has a high strikeout rate. 

- Notre Dame’s starter is yet to be announced, but Jarrett will likely lean on his bullpen quite a bit today. Jarrett could have stretched his bullpen out a little longer on Friday if he wanted, but only Alex Rao got over 30 pitches after Bertrand exited, so Ryan McLinksey (23 pitches) and Aidan Tyrell (16 pitches) could potentially throw today if needed, but would definitely be available on Sunday. 

- Both programs will need to find some offense. Florida State coach Mike Martin was critical of his team looking for the long ball, while the Irish need to improve when runners are in scoring position. It wouldn’t be a shock to see both teams be aggressive on the base early...if they can get on base. 

Notre Dame Lineup

Florida State Lineup 

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