
Oregon State Secures Transfer‑Portal Standout Diego Cruz
Diego Cruz, a native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, arrives after a .385 freshman season at Miami (Ohio) and will bolster Oregon State’s lineup as a sophomore.
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Diego Cruz, a native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, arrives after a .385 freshman season at Miami (Ohio) and will bolster Oregon State’s lineup as a sophomore.

Diego Cruz, the 2026 Mid‑American Conference Freshman of the Year, signed with Oregon State after a standout freshman season at Miami (Ohio), bringing a .385 batting average, 1.082 OPS and 28 extra‑base hits.

Kent State’s baseball squad clinched a 3‑1 win over Miami in the opening round of the 2026 Mid‑American Conference tournament, moving the Golden Flashes one step closer to a repeat championship after their 2010 heartbreak.

A 15-inning showdown at the 2026 MAC Baseball Championship saw Northern Illinois edge top-seeded Miami, with standout performances from Gavin Baldwin, Nolan Sandee and a dominant pitching effort by Carter Cox.

The Mid-American Conference revealed its 2026 baseball specialty award winners, spotlighting the Miami RedHawks' historic season and standout individual performances.

Miami’s dominant 15‑8 win over Akron not only gave head coach Brian Smiley his 100th career victory but also locked in the RedHawks’ No. 1 seeding for the MAC Tournament in Avon, Ohio.

The Red Hawks erupted for double‑digit runs as Ryan Novak, Tommy Harrison, Ignacio Gonzalez and several teammates delivered clutch hits, RBIs and home runs that turned a tight contest into a decisive win.

Miami RedHawks defeated Akron Zips 13-3 in a baseball game highlighted by Tommy Harrison’s five‑hit day, two home runs and five RBIs, while Clayton Burke delivered a complete game on the mound.

A cascade of big hits in the final innings propelled the Gozips to a commanding win.