FSU, ASU Highlight NCAA Baseball Tournament Progress

Florida State University's baseball team advanced to the NCAA super regional after winning a crucial regional final, highlighted by the ejection of head coach Link Jarrett for defending his players against perceived unsportsmanlike conduct. Meanwhile, the Arizona State Sun Devils, led by Willie Bloomquist, are making their first NCAA tournament appearance in four years, a milestone for the program after narrowly missing out in recent seasons. Despite finishing the regular season on a losing streak, analysts now view ASU as having a relatively favorable draw in the Los Angeles regional and potential to surprise, though pitching remains a concern. Under Bloomquist, Arizona State has steadily improved its win totals with significant contributions from walk-on players and a stronger recruiting program. Both Florida State and Arizona State are seeking to prove themselves on the national stage as the NCAA tournament progresses. These developments mark pivotal moments for both programs as they pursue deeper postseason runs.