In a Corvallis Super Regional series packed with drama and momentum swings, it was Oregon State who delivered the final, resounding statement. The Beavers exploded for 14 runs in a winner-take-all Game 3 slugfest, defeating Florida State 14-10 at Goss Stadium on Sunday night to win the series 2-1 and punch their ticket to the 2025 Men’s College World Series.
After two nail-biting contests to open the series — each a showcase of heart-pounding tension and late-game theatrics — Sunday’s finale promised more cinematic drama. And while Florida State struck first, Oregon State quickly turned the game on its head.
Seminoles center fielder Max Williams set the tone early with a two-run homer in the top of the first inning, but the Beavers countered immediately — and emphatically. Oregon State responded with a monstrous seven-run bottom of the first, sparked by back-to-back homers from center fielder Canon Reeder and right fielder Carson McEntire. The offensive barrage continued into the third, when third baseman Trent Caraway blasted a grand slam and Gavin Turley followed with a two-run shot to left, pushing the lead to 13-3.
By the end of the third inning, Oregon State had not only hit for the home run cycle — solo, two-run, three-run, and grand slam — but had also forced Florida State to burn through four pitchers in just over two innings. The Seminoles, who had allowed only 13 runs in their first five NCAA Tournament games combined, surrendered that same total in less than three innings Sunday.
Despite the avalanche, Florida State didn’t quit. The Seminoles chipped away, scoring two runs in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings to inch back into contention. However, the early damage proved insurmountable. Oregon State’s bullpen, while tested, held off the comeback to preserve the 14-10 victory.
The win sends Oregon State to the Men’s College World Series in Omaha for the first time since 2018 and the eighth time in program history. For Florida State, a proud program with 24 previous MCWS appearances, the loss was a stinging end to a strong postseason run — and a missed chance at back-to-back trips to Omaha.
The Beavers’ offensive outburst was a team-wide celebration. Seven different players registered RBIs, and five left the yard in a game that showcased Oregon State’s power and depth at the plate. Caraway’s grand slam was the highlight, but the Beavers’ relentless attack up and down the lineup defined the night.
For Florida State, the Game 1 loss — in which they squandered a late lead — now looms large. The Seminoles rebounded in Game 2 with a gritty win, but were unable to recover from Oregon State’s early knockout punch in Game 3.
As the Beavers pile into the dogpile and toss their gloves and hats skyward in celebration, they now head to Omaha with a full head of steam and a lineup that just proved it can light up the scoreboard against one of the country’s top pitching staffs.
