This article courtesy of www.hurricanesports.com...
The seventh-ranked University of Miami baseball team evened the series with No. 23 Florida State Saturday night, picking up a 6-4 win in front of a sold-out crowd of 3,500 at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
Miami starter Chris Hernandez (3-2) picked the victory for Miami, tying a career-high with 11 strikeouts on the night. After allowing four runs through the first three innings, Hernandez settled in and kept the game in reach before Miami's five-run sixth put the `Canes ahead for good.
Down 4-1 after 5 ½ innings, the Hurricanes not only broke up a no-hit bid by FSU starter Brian Busch, but they were able to force him out of the game and take advantage of the Seminoles' bellpen. Scott Lawson led off the frame with a walk before Jason Haggerty hit a deep homer to left to put the `Canes down just one. After FSU turned to its bullpen, four of the next five UM batters singled.
The final single came off the bat of pinch-hitter Ted Blackman and it proved to be the difference. After rolling through the right side, the ball proceeded to go under right-fielder D'Vontrey Richardson's glove, rolling all the way to the fence to allow Harold Martinez and Yasmani Grandal and eventually Blackman to come around and score to put the `Canes up 6-4.
Hernandez quickly recorded two outs in the seventh but after walking Tyler Holt, was relieved by closer Kyle "Ring My" Bellamy. Four pitches later, Bellamy struck out Stephen Cardullo to end the inning and send it into the eighth.
Bellamy would earn his fifth save of more than an inning, not allowing a hit while striking out five over the final 2 1/3. Bellamy, who is now a perfect eight-for-eight in save opportunities, would not allow a single base-runner on the night, while striking out two in each of the final two innings.
Hagerty finished 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI while Martinez went 1-for-3 with two runs scored.
1st??
Posted by: TJL | April 05, 2009 at 09:33 AM
2nd too!!
Posted by: TJL | April 05, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Sorry I neglected yuz guyz, but I had some family issues to attend to yesterday. Drove four hours from St. Pete to the 305 but never made it to the game.
Let's hope the Canes can win today and take the series from the Noles!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: SOUP | April 05, 2009 at 09:41 AM
BTW...I have Manny's and Gary's responses to your FIVE questions for Tuesday night (Manny) and Thursday night (Gary) this coming week on Canes Spring football.
I'm working out of a Panera Bread location in Aventura. More to follow...
Posted by: SOUP | April 05, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Oh well, tomorrow night:
"I got this"
Posted by: SOUP | April 03, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Tee hee
I kill myself!
Posted by: SOUP | April 05, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Doc, JCanes and Cat5 nice work on the blog yesterday during the baseball game.
Appreciate ALL of your contributions!
Posted by: SOUP | April 05, 2009 at 09:54 AM
SOUP is out until later tonight.
GO CANES, BEAT DA NOLES!!!
Posted by: SOUP | April 05, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Accepted student open house today... time to make my presence known...
Posted by: Loco | April 05, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Loco, that's the mentality. Rock on...
Posted by: Chinese Punisher aka Cavaleer | April 05, 2009 at 11:12 AM
From the previous....
"Spring football practice of 2 different worlds... There's Randy's and then there is everyone elses...
FSU football notes with Bubba B
Seminoles Take It Easy The Day Before The Garnet And Gold Game
Florida State practiced for 20 periods in shorts on the eve of the annual scrimmage.
April 3, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - With the annual spring game just 24 hours away, the Seminole coaches decided to have a light practice on Friday. The team practiced for 20 periods in shorts and helmets as they worked mainly on situations. This year's Garnet and Gold Game will not signal the end of spring practice as the squad will have three more chances to work out next week.
PRACTICE QUOTES
Head Coach Bobby Bowden... Opening statement:
"Today we went 20 segments - that's shorter than we normally go and we went with jut the helmets and we tried to do a lot of polishing for tomorrow. We kind of walked through our kicking game and then just, again what we did was real good; we got a lot more out of it that I thought we would. That leaves us with tree days of practice next week - we'll go Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Today was again just polishing for the scrimmage.
How many days will you be able to go in full pads next week?... "I'm not sure. I'm not even interested in going in full pads to be honest with you.
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4-4-09 Spring Scrimmage
36,000 Watch The Seminole Defense Force Seven Turnovers In 39-27 Win
Jamie Robinson picks off two passes and the defense recovered five fumbles.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The talk all spring has been about the offense’s success against a young and banged up Seminole defense. All that talk seemed to have gotten the attention of Mickey Andrew’s group. Thanks to five fumble recoveries, two Jamie Robinson interceptions and a Nigel Bradham touchdown, the Gold squad downed the Garnet team 39-27 in the annual Garnet & Gold game Saturday in Doak Campbell Stadium.
“That was an interesting thing tonight,” said head coach Bobby Bowden. “Right off the bat you had two bad snaps, that’s not supposed to happen. We had eight fumbles. (Carlton Jones) had five that I counted. Eight fumbles you won’t beat anybody.
“Jamie Robinson I thought had a good game back there in secondary. Got an interception, he had two then. I guess the biggest surprise was our secondary. They’ve been getting ripped pretty good this spring. They were most active tonight I’ve seen them, that is a good sign. I thought the defense won the battle.”
Both of Robinson’s interceptions were highlight reel material and he was the star in the secondary but it was Bradham’s 45-yard return of a Christian Ponder fumble that turned out to be the biggest play of the night. The five fumbles lost by the offense were a surprise considering that had not been an issue for most of the spring leading up to Saturday.
“Why were all those dadgum fumbles,” said Bowden. “Now of course defense knocked some of those out of there, defense knocked. But I saw some of the kids doing things that they haven’t done all spring, which I would think probably a crowd in their pressing, that’s what you don’t want, but that’s why it’s good to have that game.”
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Talk about two different worlds... Pads or no pads?... Just find someone and hit'em
Posted by: Cat5 Cane | April 05, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Posted by: Chinese Punisher aka Cavaleer | April 05, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Montreal, I hear you but you have to realize how your post sounded, talking about a HS QB from KS like he's going to be the next great one when we already have a proven rising star with Jacory.
And as I said, if anyone's committed to finding the best for us, it's Shannon. I expect them to sign a couple of QB studs this year.
Canefan3, I don't think AJ is going to be our next great QB but I think he'll contribute in every way he can and probably be a better scout team QB than Cannon because he's a little more athletic.
I definitely don't see him switching to DB because the talent level will be too high.
Posted by: Chinese Punisher aka Cavaleer | April 05, 2009 at 11:23 AM
canefan, that was the point. we're after ballers not just guys highly rated. so low or highly rated they gotta be able to really play.
and brock improved more than most guys ever do from year one to year 2 but still wasn't someone i'd want if i got title aspirations (unless the other options are named kirby or kyle).
Posted by: Esteban | April 05, 2009 at 12:11 PM
and yea we still gotta wait and see what type QB does best in whipple's offense. he seems like someone thats going to be able to adjust though to a guy's strengths. hopefully leaves us with lots of options when it comes to guys we can do well with at QB.
Posted by: Esteban | April 05, 2009 at 12:16 PM
86 - hope everything is good with the family
TIME FOR SOME CANES BASEBALL
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Iden Nazario pitching for our boys today:
Top 1st
- Holt walks on a 3-2 count
- Cardullo walks on 4 straight
(Nazario gets a visit from Arteaga on the mound)
- Tapley grounds into a 6-4-3, Lawson sticks in there on the turn on a hard slide by Cardullo, Holt moves to 3rd ... Miami turns their 24th DP of the year
2 out
- Wild pitch by Nazario under Grandal's glove, Holt runs home
1-0 Noles
- Stidham K's on a 2-2 count
Canes coming up
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 01:23 PM
I'm liveblogging over at blogs.themiamihurricane.com, and I'm on http://www.twitter.com/hurricanesports. Give me your feedback!
http://blogs.themiamihurricane.com/index.php/2009/04/05/miami-florida-state-rubber-game-liveblog?blog=8
Posted by: Matthew | April 05, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Some jabroni named Mike McGee on the mound for the Noles
Bottom 1st
- D'Vontrey Richardson hurt in right field for the Noles, chasing down a foul ball by Melendres on a 3-2 count ... don't know if he's still on the QB depth chart for the Noles ... stays in the game
- Melendres flies out to Richardson
- Lawson comes up to bat (his music is "Stanky Leg", ha) ... walks on a 3-1 count
Lawson steals 2nd, 1 out 1 on
- Hagerty gets HBP on a 3-2 count
Coach Martin going to talk with the 3rd base ump about something, probably telling the ump his hoo-haa is bleeding and he needs some Tampax ... the ump tells him to go to CVS b/c he can't help him and to stop whining
Lawson on 2nd, Hagerty on 1st, 1 out 2 on
- Herrmann walks on a 3-2 count
Bases filled with Canes, 1 out 3 on
- Grandal hits the ball to 2nd Baseman, tries to turn the 4-6-3, the SS drops the ball, Lawson scores .... Cardullo, the Nole SS is from St.Thomas Aquinas
1-1 Tied
- Martinez, CRUSHES A GRANNY AND CLEARS THE BASES
5-1 Good Guys
- Blackman walks on a 3-1 count
1 on, 1 out
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 01:47 PM
- DiNatale K's, Blackman thrown out trying to steal ... strike em out, throw em out
Inning over
5 runs, 1 hit, 1 left on base
5-1 Canes
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Just in case look for the rohan marley interview, lol!
http://www.790theticket.com/lebatard.aspx
Posted by: Calvin | April 05, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Top 2nd
- McGee (he's the DH as well as the P), flies out to CF on a 1-1 count
- Posey K's on a 2-2 count
- Richardson backward K's on a 1-2 count
0 runs, 0 hits
Canes coming up
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 01:58 PM
scroll to the bottom left of the screen and than find the interview!
Posted by: Calvin | April 05, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Bottom 2nd
- Jackson singles to right centerfield on a 1-1 count
- Melendres pops up a bunt on first pitch
1 on, 1 out
- Lawson gets HBP on a 1-0 count
2 on, 1 out
- Hagerty crushes a double on a 0-2 count, Jackson scores, Lawson hustles to 3rd
2 on, 1 out
6-1 Canes
Coach Martin walks out to the mound, pitching change for the Noles
Mike McGee 1 1/3 IP, 3 hits, 6 runs, 1 K, 12 batters faced ... na na hey hey bye bye
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:06 PM
New jabroni on the mound for the Noles, Geoff Parker from Zephyrhills HS
Still bottom of the 2nd, 2 on 1 out
Noles playing the infield in to try and control the damage, McGee goes and plays LF and stays in the game
- Herrmann walks on a 3-0 count
Bases filled with Canes, 1 out
- Grandal CRUSHES AN OPPY GRANNY, THE CURBSTOMPING IS HAPPENING AND IT'S ONLY THE 2ND INNING
10-1 Canes
Still only 1 out
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Still bottom of the 2nd, 1 out
- Martinez lines out to CF on a 1-1 count
2 out
- Blackman singles to left on a 2-2 count
1 on, 2 out
- DiNatale K's
Inning over
5 runs, 4 hits, 1 left on base
10-1 Canes
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Top 3rd
- Parker flies out to CF on a 1-1 count
- Brunelle flies out to RF on first pitch
- Holt walks on a 3-2 count
1 on, 2 out
- Cardullo popped up to 1B on first pitch
0 runs, 0 hits, 1 left on base
Canes coming up
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Bottom 3rd
- Jackson grounds out on a 0-1 count
- Melendres K's on a 1-2 count
- Lawson lines out on first pitch
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 left on base
10-1 Canes
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Top 4th
- Tapley hits a double on a 0-1 count
1 on, 0 out
- Stidham flies out to LF on a 1-1 count, Tapley advances to 3rd
1 on, 1 out
- McGee hits it to 3rd on a 2-1 count, Martinez throws it home to get Tapley out on a fielders choice, McGee reaches 1st
1 on, 2 out
- Posey flies out to LF on a 1-1 count
0 runs, 1 hit, 1 left on base
10-1 Canes
Canes coming up
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Bottom 4th
- Hagerty singles up the 5 hole on first pitch
- Herrmann flies out to LF on first pitch
1 on, 1 out
- Hagerty caught napping on 1st, picked off
2 outs
- Grandal K's on a 1-2 count
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 left on base
10-1 Canes
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I love this team! 10-1 against your arch-rival!
Posted by: j.w. | April 05, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Top 5th
- Richardson pops up to RF on a 0-1 count
- Oravetz PH for Parker, hits a triple on a 2-1 count
1 on, 1 out ... only 2 hit of the game for the Noles
- Brunelle triples on a 1-1 counts, Oravetz scores
1 on, 1 out
- Brunelle scores on a wild pitch
10-3 Canes
- Holt walks on a 3-1 count
1 on, 1 out
- Cardullo backward K on a 0-2 count
1 on, 2 outs
- Tapley hits a double on a 3-1 count, Holt hustles to 3rd
2 on, 2 outs
- Stidham flies out to CF on first pitch
2 runs, 3 hits, 2 left on base
10-3 Canes
Canes coming up
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Six, showing off his all-around sports journalist skills. Ooh-Rah.
Posted by: Chinese Punisher aka Cavaleer | April 05, 2009 at 03:42 PM
14-7 Canes bottom of the 7th. no outs bases loaded
Posted by: OCALACANE | April 05, 2009 at 03:53 PM
14-7 Canes 2 outs
man on second and third
Posted by: OCALACANE | April 05, 2009 at 03:55 PM
top of the 8th.
14-7 Canes
Posted by: OCALACANE | April 05, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Blow those effers out of the park!!
Go Canes!
Posted by: Chinese Punisher aka Cavaleer | April 05, 2009 at 04:16 PM
From the last blog:
Either there's a new blog or things are really slow around here! UM scores 5 in the first and 5 in the second to take a commanding lead. Currently they're up 14-7 in the top of the 9th with FSU having a runner at 1st and nobody out. Travis Miller is on the mound. Make that runners on 1st and 2nd, nobody out. C'mon Canes. End this.
Posted by: JCane | April 05, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Nice picking it up Ocala, I didn't realize the time so had to shower/hop in car and do my best Indy impersonation to work ... good thing the St.Pete Grand Prix is running, but don't think the po-po will buy that my little civic is an open wheel rocket ship in the race.
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 04:32 PM
14-7 top of 9th Canes
Posted by: OCALACANE | April 05, 2009 at 04:56 PM
typepad may not have posted yet, so i may be missing this... but CANES WIN CANES WIN CANES WIN! 14-8, take series from #23 FSWHO?
Posted by: reggaebob | April 05, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Did they shake hands atfer the game...lol...
I love our baseball team!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 05, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Very nice recovery after Friday night for the Diamond Dogs-6 of last 7 series wins v. FSU-Nice.
Hernandez looked sharp-I think he'll finish the season strong.
Bellamy is the best closer I've seen this year, but I don't know why Morris is using Wulf to set him up instead of Rudman. Rudman has a team leading, and nasty .125 opponents BA this year, and I think his stuff is stronger than Wulf. Oh well, what do I know.
Big series next week-they could really use a series win, or even a sweep heading into Chap Hill.
Posted by: Mephistopheles | April 05, 2009 at 05:41 PM
If someone can find out about the scores of the top 10 teams in college baseball over the weekend please post it...
Peace!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 05, 2009 at 05:43 PM
#The USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 Coaches Poll#
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The USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll
(Records through March 29, 2009)
TEAM
1. GEORGIA (22-3)
2. CS FULLERTON (18-4)
3. ARIZONA ST (19-4)
4. GEORGIA TECH (18-4)
5. LSU (21-6)
6. NORTH CAROLINA (20-6)
7. MIAMI FL (20-7) Now (23-8)
8. ARKANSAS (19-5)
9. RICE (17-7)
10. OKLAHOMA (22-6)
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 05, 2009 at 05:57 PM
I really hate fsu... some please name a school U hate more than FSU???
Posted by: Canefantasy | April 05, 2009 at 06:03 PM
someone*
Posted by: Canefantasy | April 05, 2009 at 06:03 PM
Ohio State
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 05, 2009 at 06:05 PM
I hate Notre Dame more than FSU. ND feels like it's above it all.
Posted by: OBCane2K | April 05, 2009 at 06:07 PM
No. 5 Tar Heels Take Series From No. 3 Tech, 13-10
Dustin Ackley homered twice and drove in four runs for the second time this week, and Kyle Seager equaled a school record with four doubles to lead No. 5 North Carolina past No. 3 Georgia Tech, 13-10, in the series finale Sunday at Russ Chandler Stadium. With the win, the Tar Heels (24-7, 9-5 ACC) secured their first series victory in Atlanta since 1998.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 05, 2009 at 06:09 PM
All finals from today
(#5) LSU 7 .. (#1) Georgia 5
(#12) UC Irvine 4 .. (#2) Cal St. Fullerton 1
(#6) UNC 13 .. (#3) GTech 10
(#4) Arizona State 6 .. Washington 2
(#7) Canes 14 .. (#19) Noles 8
(#8) Rice 7 .. Tulane 4
(#9) Texas 8 .. (#15) Oklahoma State 5
Missouri 5 .. (#10) Oklahoma 4
#1, #2, #3 all lose today
Posted by: Six | April 05, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Thanks six!
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 05, 2009 at 06:12 PM