A Tough Weekend in Tallahassee
The Miami Hurricanes baseball team avoided a sweep by Florida State with a 7-4 win in the final game of their series, ending a weekend that produced two earlier defeats.
The first two games featured an 11-inning loss and an 11-run mercy-rule defeat, leaving the Hurricanes with a 1-2 series record and exposing weaknesses in both the bullpen and the field.
Relief pitchers gave up 15 runs over 10 2/3 innings, while the defense committed four errors, raising the season total to 82 miscues.
A Glimmer of Hope
Despite the setbacks, the team will now turn its attention to the ACC tournament, where they enter as the No. 5 seed and receive a first-round bye.
Their opening match is scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m.; a victory would set up a potential quarterfinal clash with Boston College, a prospect that has energized the clubhouse.
Coaches have emphasized tightening the bullpen and reducing errors as the tournament approaches, hoping to translate the recent win into sustained momentum.