The University of Miami baseball team ran straight into a strong head wind and a tough University of Arizona squad last night at Mark light Stadium, falling to the Wildcats 6-3 in a game one of the Super Regional Tournament. The extra inning battle was a test of nerves for the coaches, players and the sell out crowd packed into The Light on a breezy Friday night in lovely Coral Gables.
The Hurricanes blew (no pun intended) several chances to win the game and even blow it open (pun intended) by hitting several long balls right into the stiff breeze blowing in from right-center field. There were three or four monster shots hit by different Cane sluggers that went 398 feet to straight away center field. Trouble is, the fence measures a neat and tidy 400 feet in dead center and all of the balls were caught on the warning track by the busy UA center fielder.
The result was that the Canes left 12 runners stranded on the night and most of them in scoring position. The Canes 1-5 batters did almost nothing to dent the Wildcat's pitching or pride. That led to Arizona gaining their confidence and the big mo' and eventually pulling the 3-3 game out in the 11th inning on a three run, line drive blast to right field against Canes closer and recent MLB first round draft pick David Gutierrez. The Canes will try again tonight at 7:30 PM (ESPN) with Erickson on the mound for Miami.
We also wanted to mention that during the first and second inning Canes fans were still trying to get into the stadium but were turned away. Some of these resourceful fans fled to the multi-level parking garage behind right field to try to get a view of their diamond heros. At one point there were about 30-50 fans packed on various levels and even the stairwells. That was of course until the UM Athletic Department decided to ask the "boys in blue" (CGPD) to run them off.
If there ever was a WRONG thing to do that was it! How do you run away fans desperate to catch a glimpse of their team? In a town where the Marlins struggle to draw 5,000 disinterested fans for MLB game you just can't do that, can you? Well at least when the renovations are done (thanks to ARod's generous donation) that will NOT happen again!
Oh, and one more thing that nobody mentioned on the blog: The ACC was 0-3 in games yesterday with UM, NCST and FSU all losing in their Super Regional games. Go Canes, Go ACC!!!
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Posted by: CaneWarrior | June 07, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Go Canes!!
Posted by: CaneWarrior | June 07, 2008 at 01:23 PM
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Posted by: Cat5 Cane | June 07, 2008 at 01:38 PM
UM wins today, offensive explosion
Posted by: mm01 | June 07, 2008 at 01:40 PM
I do expext the Canes to win today. I think their pitching is deeper and their offense more potent. Last nights should of, could of, game was indeed frustrating to watch. The Canes had numerous chances to do in Arizona and I feel they will win the next two and advance. Zona's relief pitching was good but only the second guy was impressive in my view. We hit the first guy well but not far enough or right at somebody. Canes win today!
Posted by: RandyCane | June 07, 2008 at 01:44 PM
MM01 and RandyCane hoping to move to Miami if all goes well with job search and interviews. Hope to be a real part of supporting the Canes and Canespace soon.
Posted by: RandyCane | June 07, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Anyone going to Titanic today?
Posted by: Carlos | June 07, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Carlos... Come on down... we'll be there, about 5/5:30. Look for ue opposite the bar, at the small tables first.
Cat
Posted by: Cat5 Cane | June 07, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Offensive explosion today! The Canes will show why they are the number one team in the next two days...
Let's go Canes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | June 07, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Carlos...I'll be at the Titanic from 5 to 6:30 with Ocala, Keoki, Cat5 and others. Look for Canespace signs (as seen on TV) and we look forward to meeting you.
Manny from the MH, Shandel from the SS or even Lamar Thomas may show up, who knows???
GO CANES, BEAT 'ZONA!
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 03:43 PM
86 we count on you! We need a loud crowd tonight at the Light...We need to take advantage of home field...
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | June 07, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Our pitching and hitting needs to take in this phrase... "LIGHTS ON!", because you know Arizona will say "lights out" as their rallying cry (mark light stadium). LETS GO CANES!!!!
- CVS
Posted by: CVS | June 07, 2008 at 03:54 PM
http://www.titanicbrewery.com/
86, They could be a sponsor on Canespace...
Enjoy the game!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | June 07, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Monty...they kinda already are, but unofficially. They let us put up banners and signs and we meet and greet just as many people there as we do inside the stadium. Business cards are given out, we do LIVE blogging, etc.
I show people the blog on the laptop and show them our content and how to post a comment. It's GREAT!
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 04:15 PM
I just look at their menu and they have great beers...I will stop by next time
i'm in town...
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | June 07, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Monty...great beers AND food also!
WE are out and headed to the Titanic. Talk to U all when we get there.
We will be bloggin live for there with hopefully some special guests...tune in at 6 PM if U can!
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 04:21 PM
are you guys ready for another beatdown today?
obviously the teams from the ACC are over-rated. NONE of them will be going to Omaha, while 2 teams from Arizona will be there.
maybe next year...
Posted by: Zona owns the Canes | June 07, 2008 at 04:39 PM
If you guys dont mind I think we should go ahead and beat yall in 9 innings and get it over with...
Posted by: Zona owns the Canes | June 07, 2008 at 04:45 PM
what canes pitcher tinight is getting the "L"?
Posted by: Zona owns the Canes | June 07, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Zona, with 12 runners left on base and half a dozen near HRs against your boys best, I'd say you got lucky last night.
Prepare for the beatdown.
Posted by: Cavaleer | June 07, 2008 at 04:55 PM
only thing we are preparing for is Omaha, Nebraska...
tonight will be a warm up game
Posted by: Zona owns the Canes | June 07, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Zona...good game by your team last night. You took advantage of the opportunity you had late after we missed so many others early. Come to The Titanic on Ponce E Leon Blvd. 1/2 block west of the stadium and we will by you an adult beverage. Seriuosly!
Unless of course your are blogging from 'Zona or just an imposter from the SS blog???
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Canespace is LIVE from The Titanic!
GO CANES, BEAT 'ZONA!!!
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 05:24 PM
thanks for the offer. much respect. I'm in tucson.
Posted by: Zona owns the Canes | June 07, 2008 at 05:32 PM
yall have a bar 1/2 block from the baseball stadium??? that is freakin AWESOME
Posted by: Zona | June 07, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Cool 'Zona. We enjoyed chatting with your fans at the game.
RESPECT! AND GO CANES!
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Roger that! The Titanic Micro Brewery with 100's of different beers, full bar and GREAT food. See link above...
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 05:37 PM
http://www.titanicbrewery.com/
Informal sponsor of Canespace.
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Last night was the first Canes game I got to see on TV this season. Tell me last night was a fluke. Tell me we will win the next two and get to Omaha. If the Canes get here (Omaha) I might have a nice suprise for the Legion members that come to the CWS. I might have some passes to a penny beer tent outside Rosenblatt. Let's hope the CAnes take care of business tonight.
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Posted by: Hurricane Mitch | June 07, 2008 at 05:49 PM
F$U 14 - Wich. St. 4
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Mitch...Canes will win tonight. I got this!
What happens tomorrow, I'm not sure but if I was a betting man (BIG BROWN) which I am NOT, I would bet on the Canes.
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 05:56 PM
86:
Bring us home a win. Will be looking for U on tv.
Posted by: Hurricane Mitch | June 07, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Mitch...I got this!
I'm here with the INFAMOUS Carlos. He signed our Canespace banner.
Going to the game....see ya!
Posted by: SOUP | June 07, 2008 at 06:27 PM
86...Big Brown didn't have it...a 38-1 horse won..
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 06:38 PM
RESPECT. SORRY FOR ALL THE ISH TALK.
Posted by: Zona | June 07, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Zona sucks
Posted by: timcanes | June 07, 2008 at 07:32 PM
but i respect u for backing off, although u came on here all big and bad with the name and everything haha
Posted by: timcanes | June 07, 2008 at 07:33 PM
86...Big Brown didn't have it...a 38-1 horse won..
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Oops
I meant...HOW's the WIND?
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Does anybody have a link where I can listen to the game online?
Thanks
Posted by: ObviousCane | June 07, 2008 at 07:43 PM
YEAH MH A BASE HIT!!!!!
Posted by: canechic | June 07, 2008 at 07:43 PM
OK...2 men on ..1 out....we have to do something with it.
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 07:44 PM
GO CC..
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Gotta bring in a run!!!
Posted by: canechic | June 07, 2008 at 07:46 PM
again
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 07:47 PM
OH BOY!!!!
Posted by: canechic | June 07, 2008 at 07:48 PM
erickson pitching..
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 07:51 PM
1-0 arizona...
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 07:59 PM
yikes!! 1-0 AZ
Posted by: canechic | June 07, 2008 at 07:59 PM
something doesn't seem right..3-0
Posted by: M.H. | June 07, 2008 at 08:00 PM
MH I am concerned with this team!
Posted by: canechic | June 07, 2008 at 08:00 PM