TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State baseball returned to the field Tuesday in the school's first sporting event in the wake of Thursday's shooting that killed two people and injured others.

What You Need To Know

  • The Seminoles, ranked No. 4 in the country, hosted Stetson at Dick Howser Stadium

  • It was the first sporting event at the school since last week's fatal shooting

  • First responders and health care workers were honored during the game

The Seminoles, ranked No. 4 in the country, hosted Stetson at Dick Howser Stadium.

A "period of reflection" was held before the first pitch.

In a news release, the baseball program said, "With FSU faculty, staff and students welcomed onto the field, a moment of silence will be held, the Marching Chiefs will play, and a doctor from Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare's trauma surgery team will throw out the ceremonial first pitch."

During the fourth inning of the game, first responders and health care workers were to be recognized.

Free hot dogs were made available for early-arriving fans, courtesy of FSU President Richard McCullough's Office, the program said.

Limited tickets were available for FSU students.

The game was to be broadcast on the ACC Network (Spectrum channel 99).