Florida State righthander Drew Carlton (Larry Novey)

FSU Staying Afloat With Pitching

This weekend’s showdown between North Carolina and Florida State in Tallahassee is just as compelling as everyone figured it would be heading into the season, even though the Tar Heels have been one of the nation’s best and most consistent teams, while the Seminoles have had a bumpier road. It’s a testament to Florida State’s consistent excellence in general and its lofty 2017 expectations in particular that the Seminoles are 18-8 overall, 6-3 in the ACC, ranked 12th in the country — and yet the first six weeks of the season really haven’t gone as planned.

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