Five reasons FSU baseball beats Oregon State and three reasons they could lose

The good and the bad.
May 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles pitcher Jamie Arnold (16) in the third inning against the Virginia Cavaliers during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
May 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles pitcher Jamie Arnold (16) in the third inning against the Virginia Cavaliers during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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No. 4 FSU Has Better Starting Pitching

Oregon State pitchers have some good numbers on paper, but I think there's a bit of Northeastern in there. Remember how everybody raved about Northeastern's pitching and their winning streak? Well, those numbers will look great when you're playing a ton of inferior teams.

Here's a list of some of the bad teams Oregon State played this year: Ohio State (RPI 231), Washington State (RPI 236), Santa Clara (RPI 216), CSUN (RPI 205), Portland (RPI 178), Long Beach State (RPI 157), Gonzaga (RPI 149), Cal State Fullerton (RPI 111), Grand Canyon (RPI 107), and there's several more. FSU will be the best offense Oregon State has faced all season. FSU pitchers have faced several offenses better than Oregon State.