Jackets take lead, only for FSU to retake it

By William Bretherton - May 19, 2007

In the bottom of the first, the Jackets picked up a run on shortstop Michael Fisher's 2-2 RBI single to drive in center fielder Danny Payne from first. The Jackets had an opportunity to put up more runs on the scoreboard with the bases loaded and no outs. However, starter Ryan Strauss settled down after a conference with head coach Mike Martin. Strauss struck out the next two hitters, and got the next hitter to pop out.

The Seminoles took some of that momentum into the top of the 2nd against Tech starter Eddie Burns. After retiring two batters on strikeouts, he allowed two RBI singles and a RBI double from FSU center fielder Mark Gildea.

With two outs in the bottom of the 2nd, the Jackets have a runner on 2nd after center fielder Danny Payne stole it with shortstop Michael Fisher up at the plate again.

The score is now 3-1 FSU.