The Miami Hurricanes saw their ACC Baseball Championship semifinal hopes evaporate on a humid evening in Atlanta, as a cascade of defensive miscues proved decisive against Georgia Tech.
A costly inning
Sophomore right-hander AJ Ciscar was charged with the loss after surrendering seven hits, six runs, five earned, and three strikeouts in just 3.2 innings. The inning was marred by two wild pitches and three home runs, while infielders Jake Ogden, Vance Sheahan and Alex Sosa each recorded errors that extended rallies for the Yellow Jackets.
Offensively, the Canes still managed to generate nine hits, with freshmen Alonzo Alveraz, Dylan Dubovik and Gabriel Milano accounting for six of them, underscoring the team's potent bat.
Looking ahead
Although the championship dream ended, the Hurricanes remain projected as a No. 2 seed for the upcoming NCAA tournament, a placement that could see them slotted into an SEC regional as the field continues to take shape. Veteran presence from players such as J.D. Arteaga and Daniel Cuvet will be crucial as the team prepares for the next phase.