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The Daily Nole — Feb. 17, 2018: Holton Injures Arm in Opener

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It’s the weekend, Florida State fans. As you try to sit back and relax, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.

Lead Story

Florida State kicked off the baseball season on Friday with an 11-1 win over Xavier, but it wasn’t all smiles.

With a shutout going in the fifth inning, ace and starting pitcher Tyler Holton left the contest with discomfort in his arm. After an All-American campaign as a sophomore, Holton allowed just one hit and a walk in 4.2 shutout innings on Friday while striking out six.

Head coach Mike Martin said that Holton will have an MRI done to see if there’s any significance to the injury. Holton was expected to play first base when not on the mound this season, but that won’t happen until he’s cleared.

Between the Lines

FSU swimming and diving continued the ACC Championships on Friday while FSU track and field was in Winston-Salem for the UCS Invitational. FSU baseball opened the season with an 11-1 win over Xavier. FSU softball topped Minnesota in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, 3-2.

On the Agenda

FSU swimming and diving wraps up the first part of the ACC Championships on Saturday. FSU track and field will continue the UCS Invitational. FSU women’s tennis will face both Air Force and Georgia Southern. FSU baseball hosts Xavier at 1 p.m. EST on ACC Network Extra. FSU softball continues the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with games against Minnesota and Michigan. Those begin at 3 p.m. EST and 5:30 p.m. EST respectively and will air on ACC Network Extra.

News and Notes

FSU beach volleyball plays its Garnet and Gold Scrimmage on Saturday.

FSU’s Natalie Pierce is the ACC women’s champion for the 100-meter breaststroke.

FSU football hosts Junior Day on Saturday.

2020 athlete Jadarius McKnight has committed to Florida State.

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