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A weekend of upsets and an instant classic series means there is a major shakeup in the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball standings and power rankings.
No. 3 Florida State and No. 9 Clemson had a memorable weekend series that featured a walk-off, a 17-hour weather delay and a run-rule finale in favor of the Seminoles. Miami, Pitt and Louisville all earned upset wins in each program's respective series.
The ACC has five programs ranked in the USA Today Coaches Poll, the second-most ranked teams by a conference, trailing only the SEC with 10.
With two weekends of ACC baseball play remaining, here's how the power rankings shake up.
Previous Ranking: 2
Record: 33-10 (14-7)
The Seminoles sit on top of the ACC standings and reclaim the top spot of the power rankings after beating Clemson, emphatically winning the series with a 20-9 run-rule win.
Previous Ranking: 1
Record: 37-12 (14-10)
The Tigers have lost five of the last six ACC games, swept by North Carolina State and losing two of three to FSU, and seem to be dipping at the wrong time, in part due to a number of injuries in the Tigers squad.
Previous Ranking: 3
Record: 35-10 (15-9)
North Carolina had a week off for academic finals, so the Tar Heels stay third after a week of studying future opponents, North Carolina State and FSU.
Previous Ranking: 11
Record: 29-18 (14-9)
The Hurricanes have stormed up the rankings, winning 10 straight ACC games and are ranked fourth in the standings, now in contention for a double bye in the conference tournament, something that seemed a pipedream just a month ago.
Previous Ranking: 5
Record: 32-15 (13-11)
The Cardinals beat FSU at home but followed it up with a series loss to Pitt, a good representation of the two different versions of Louisville when at home (25-4) and on the road (5-10).
Previous Ranking: 4
Record: 33-14 (15-9)
Georgia Tech has cooled after a red-hot April, but the Yellow Jackets still remain a threat with the conference's second-best batting average at .320, making them a challenge for anyone in the postseason.
Previous Ranking: 6
Record: 30-15 (15-8)
The Wolfpack seemed to solidify an upward turn with a sweep of Clemson two weeks ago, only to turn around and be beaten in Miami twice, and were trailing in game three before it was called off due to severe weather.
Previous Ranking: 10
Record: 32-15 (14-10)
Don't look now, but the Blue Devils are sneaking up the conference rankings and could provide some challenges. Reid Easterly is ranked as one of the top pitchers in the conference with his 2.36 ERA, best among conference relievers.
Previous Ranking: 9
Record: 26-16 (11-10)
Virginia remains at nine after a weekend off, and the Cavaliers are 6-1 in their last seven games. Keep an eye on this young Virginia team when the ACC tournament comes around, as they are peaking at a good time.
Previous Ranking: 8
Record: 32-16 (12-12)
Wake Forest is down to .500 in conference play as the search for consistency continues for the Demon Deacons, who took two one-run victories over non-conference Gardner-Webb this weekend.
Previous Ranking: 7
Record: 27-21 (11-16)
It's been a tough stretch for Virginia Tech, who were swept by Pitt over the weekend and has won two of the last 12 ACC games played.
Previous Ranking: 14
Record: 26-19 (12-15)
The Fighting Irish are starting to find some success at the plate, and a home series win over Louisville will give Notre Dame some confidence ahead of its final ACC series of the year against Miami in two weeks.
Previous Ranking: 12
Record: 24-20 (9-18)
Stanford took the series against Boston College, but after some early success in the conference against North Carolina, the Cardinal sit in the bottom three of the ACC standings.
Previous Ranking: 13
Record: 23-26 (10-17)
The Eagles lost two of three to Stanford and rank in the bottom four in both conference batting average, .264, and ERA, 6.24.
Previous Ranking: 16
Record: 24-21 (9-15)
Pitt stunned Virginia Tech with a sweep, but the Panthers are still struggling on the mound and defensively, but a win is a win.
Previous Ranking: 15
Record: 18-27 (6-18)
The Golden Bears' debut season in the ACC started with promise, and has quickly fallen into struggle, ranked last in the power rankings and in the ACC standings.
Liam Rooney covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @__liamrooney
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: ACC baseball power rankings: Conference shake up continues
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No. 3 Florida State and No. 9 Clemson had a memorable weekend series that featured a walk-off, a 17-hour weather delay and a run-rule finale in favor of the Seminoles. Miami, Pitt and Louisville all earned upset wins in each program's respective series.
The ACC has five programs ranked in the USA Today Coaches Poll, the second-most ranked teams by a conference, trailing only the SEC with 10.
With two weekends of ACC baseball play remaining, here's how the power rankings shake up.
1. Florida State
Previous Ranking: 2
Record: 33-10 (14-7)
The Seminoles sit on top of the ACC standings and reclaim the top spot of the power rankings after beating Clemson, emphatically winning the series with a 20-9 run-rule win.
2. Clemson
Previous Ranking: 1
Record: 37-12 (14-10)
The Tigers have lost five of the last six ACC games, swept by North Carolina State and losing two of three to FSU, and seem to be dipping at the wrong time, in part due to a number of injuries in the Tigers squad.
3. North Carolina
Previous Ranking: 3
Record: 35-10 (15-9)
North Carolina had a week off for academic finals, so the Tar Heels stay third after a week of studying future opponents, North Carolina State and FSU.
4. Miami
Previous Ranking: 11
Record: 29-18 (14-9)
The Hurricanes have stormed up the rankings, winning 10 straight ACC games and are ranked fourth in the standings, now in contention for a double bye in the conference tournament, something that seemed a pipedream just a month ago.
5. Louisville
Previous Ranking: 5
Record: 32-15 (13-11)
The Cardinals beat FSU at home but followed it up with a series loss to Pitt, a good representation of the two different versions of Louisville when at home (25-4) and on the road (5-10).
6. Georgia Tech
Previous Ranking: 4
Record: 33-14 (15-9)
Georgia Tech has cooled after a red-hot April, but the Yellow Jackets still remain a threat with the conference's second-best batting average at .320, making them a challenge for anyone in the postseason.
7. NC State
Previous Ranking: 6
Record: 30-15 (15-8)
The Wolfpack seemed to solidify an upward turn with a sweep of Clemson two weeks ago, only to turn around and be beaten in Miami twice, and were trailing in game three before it was called off due to severe weather.
8. Duke
Previous Ranking: 10
Record: 32-15 (14-10)
Don't look now, but the Blue Devils are sneaking up the conference rankings and could provide some challenges. Reid Easterly is ranked as one of the top pitchers in the conference with his 2.36 ERA, best among conference relievers.
9. Virginia
Previous Ranking: 9
Record: 26-16 (11-10)
Virginia remains at nine after a weekend off, and the Cavaliers are 6-1 in their last seven games. Keep an eye on this young Virginia team when the ACC tournament comes around, as they are peaking at a good time.
10. Wake Forest
Previous Ranking: 8
Record: 32-16 (12-12)
Wake Forest is down to .500 in conference play as the search for consistency continues for the Demon Deacons, who took two one-run victories over non-conference Gardner-Webb this weekend.
11. Virginia Tech
Previous Ranking: 7
Record: 27-21 (11-16)
It's been a tough stretch for Virginia Tech, who were swept by Pitt over the weekend and has won two of the last 12 ACC games played.
12. Notre Dame
Previous Ranking: 14
Record: 26-19 (12-15)
The Fighting Irish are starting to find some success at the plate, and a home series win over Louisville will give Notre Dame some confidence ahead of its final ACC series of the year against Miami in two weeks.
13. Stanford
Previous Ranking: 12
Record: 24-20 (9-18)
Stanford took the series against Boston College, but after some early success in the conference against North Carolina, the Cardinal sit in the bottom three of the ACC standings.
14. Boston College
Previous Ranking: 13
Record: 23-26 (10-17)
The Eagles lost two of three to Stanford and rank in the bottom four in both conference batting average, .264, and ERA, 6.24.
15. Pitt
Previous Ranking: 16
Record: 24-21 (9-15)
Pitt stunned Virginia Tech with a sweep, but the Panthers are still struggling on the mound and defensively, but a win is a win.
16. Cal
Previous Ranking: 15
Record: 18-27 (6-18)
The Golden Bears' debut season in the ACC started with promise, and has quickly fallen into struggle, ranked last in the power rankings and in the ACC standings.
Liam Rooney covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @__liamrooney
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: ACC baseball power rankings: Conference shake up continues
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