NC State rebounded from Friday night’s flop to even the series with visiting Florida State. Evan Mendoza staked the Pack nine to a 3-0 lead with a first-inning homer, and the good guys held on from there to win 4-3.
Mendoza took Tyler Holton, who pitched seven no-hit innings a week earlier against UNC, yard with two outs, scoring Stephen Pitarra, who had led off the game with a single, and Josh McLain, who had walked. So much for a second no-hit bid.
All of State’s scoring came on the long ball. Brad Debo made it 4-0 with a solo shot in the fourth.