The Seminoles dropped a 6-3 midweek matchup to rival Florida after a five-run third inning erased an early FSU lead at Condron Family Ballpark.

After struggling against High Point, Florida's pitching staff dominated FSU in its last midweek before SEC play begins.

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The Gators (15-3) made their statement on the mound, as six pitchers combined for 18 strikeouts en route to a 6-3 victory over No. 20 Florida State (13-3) 6-3 Tuesday night at Condron Family Ballpark.

After a scoreless inning, the (13-3) Seminoles chased Gator redshirt freshman Schuyler Sandford off the mound after giving up back-to-back walks. Luke McNeillie, with two on, throws a wild pitch, advancing the runners to second and third base. Cal Fisher bolts one to right center for a two-run RBI single to give FSU an early 2-0 lead.

The Florida State baseball team hadn’t faced a lot of elite pitching on its way to a 13-2 record in its first 15 games. On Tuesday night, the Seminoles faced some serious quality on the mound. And they weren’t ready for it.