The Miami Hurricanes baseball squad delivered a commanding 11‑2 win over the Stanford Cardinal in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals with a performance that highlighted both pitching dominance and a potent bat lineup.
Key Moments and Standout Performers
Left‑hander Rob Evans opened the game by retiring the side in order, setting the tone for a night in which Miami’s arms would be relentless. The offense answered quickly, as freshman Alonso Alvarez launched a two‑run homer in the second inning to put the Hurricanes ahead.
Stanford managed a solitary run in the second frame when Charlie Bates doubled home a runner, but Miami’s bats exploded shortly thereafter. Max Galvin’s two‑run single in the fourth extended the lead to 5‑2, and Alvarez added another two‑run homer to push the margin to seven.
The pitching staff continued to click, with Evans logging seven innings, nine strikeouts and just 90 pitches before being relieved. Jake Dorn took over in the eighth, and the bullpen preserved the advantage as Vance Sheahan contributed an RBI single and a wild pitch that added two more runs.
Strategic input from assistant coach David Esquer helped fine‑tune the matchup adjustments that kept Stanford off balance.
Looking Ahead to Boston College
Miami will now meet Boston College on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. The quarterfinal matchup promises another test for a Hurricanes team that has already demonstrated depth, having secured a bye as the fifth seed and previously battled through a series against Florida State that ended in a 2‑1 loss but a series‑final victory.
Coach J.D. Arteaga praised the collective effort, noting that the blend of veteran arms and fresh talent has positioned the program for a deep run in the tournament.