A delayed start forced the Miami Hurricanes and Troy Trojans into a late‑night contest at the regional venue in Gainesville, Florida, with the first pitch not coming until 10:15 p.m. ET due to weather.
A Night of Grit in Gainesville
Miami struck first when Derek Williams launched a three‑run homer, pushing the lead to 4‑0, while Vance Sheahan added a solo shot to extend the advantage early in the game.
Starter Rob Evans labored through five innings before fatigue prompted a move to freshman right‑hander Jack Dorso, who delivered two clean innings of relief.
The middle innings produced a wild pitch and an error that stretched Miami’s lead, and Gabriel Milano nearly turned the tide with a three‑run blast that was robbed at the wall.
Lyndon Glidewell, the Hurricanes’ closer, surrendered a two‑run homer in the eighth, but Drew Nelson answered with a solo homer to keep the pressure on.
In the ninth, Brandon DeGoti delivered a two‑run RBI double that capped a 10‑5 victory, ending the marathon at 1:53 a.m. ET.
The win propels Miami into the winners bracket, where they will meet the Florida Gators at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, a matchup that could decide the regional crown.