The University of Miami Hurricanes' baseball team wrapped up their five-game homestand in impressive fashion Wednesday night.
On a picture perfect evening in Coral Gables, UM came from behind to capture a midweek contest with visiting Florida Atlantic by a final score of 6-4.
In a back-and-forth affair at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, Miami jumped out to an early lead, fell behind, and then rallied in the later innings to claim the rubber match of the season series with the Owls.
Freshman shortstop Brandon Lopez, who matched a career high with three hits and set a new career mark with three RBI's, delivered a clutch two-out, two-RBI single in the bottom of the seventh that proved to be the difference.
The Hurricanes (28-16) connected for two runs in the bottom of the first inning off FAU starter Kyle Miller to claim a 2-0 advantage.
With Alex Hernandez and Tyler Palmer in scoring position after back-to-back hits to open the frame, senior Chantz Mack knocked in the game's opening run on an RBI groundout. A four-pitch walk to freshman David Thompson then gave Miami runners on the corners, and senior Alex San Juan delivered an infield single plating Hernandez from third to increase the lead to 2-0.
The leadoff single from Palmer extended his hitting streak to a season-best five consecutive games.
The Owls would respond with three runs of their own off Miami starter Javi Salas (5-4) in the second inning on RBI singles from Mitch Morales and Nathan Pittman sandwiched around a sacrifice fly from Sean Murrell.
But the Hurricanes would strike right back to tie the game in the bottom of the same inning, as an RBI single from freshman Brandon Lopez knotted the game up once again. With junior outfielder Dale Carey on third after a double and advance via wild pitch, Lopez dropped a single in front of FAU rightfielder Corey Keller to tie the game 3-3.
After allowing a single run in the third to make it 4-3 in favor of the visitors, Salas would settle down to retire the next 18 batters he faced before being pulled in favor of senior closer Eric Nedeljkovic in the ninth. After allowing six hits in the first three innings, Salas would allow none the rest of the way, striking out four FAU batters on the night.
With the game tied up at 4-4 after an RBI single from Mack in the sixth, the Hurricanes struck for two runs off Michael Sylvestri (3-1) on Lopez’ basehit through the leftside to gain a 6-4 advantage in the bottom of the seventh.
Nedeljkovic shut the door on his tenth save of the season with a flawless inning, helping extend a string of 21 straight batters retired by Miami pitchers to close out the night.
The Hurricanes next travel to Chestnut Hill, Mass., for an Atlantic Coast Conference series with the Eagles of Boston College. First pitch for Friday's series opener is set for 2:30 p.m.
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Posted by: SOUP | April 25, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 25, 2013 at 07:39 PM
It would be nice to see someone step up and help Duke with those punt and kick returns since we are expecting him to carry the rock more.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | April 25, 2013 at 09:33 PM
I wonder where Dee Milliner ot that watch? #$EC
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | April 25, 2013 at 09:23 PM
He's probably taking returner roles primarily if he plays this year and they've tried him out in a very Dallas Crawford type of practice roll I remember seeing roach, so hybrid WR in three or four WR sets and plays as a RB motioned out of the backfield to the line pre-snap is what you can expect the most out his freshman year.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 25, 2013 at 07:39 PM
SOUP nice to hear someone mention Kevin Olsen... haven't heard much love for him in awhile. I'm looking forward to seeing him compete for QB.
Also, haven't heard much about Corn Elder lately... What's his status?
Anyone?
Posted by: roachcane77 | April 25, 2013 at 07:22 PM
Berlin couldn't read a defense out of a play action fake very well, he set all those high school records in the shotgun spread before it became the passing team version of the triple option at that level so he never had any repetitions at it five out of seven football season heading into his Jr. year at UM and his lack of ideal height probably made the reading of a defense after turning his back to the play a little more difficult than it was for your bean stalk build Dorsey and Harris.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 25, 2013 at 06:45 PM
That '03 team should have won a championship. If it was coached by a Nick Saban, it would have.
Posted by: The Dude | April 25, 2013 at 05:22 PM
YUP!
That team still had a lot of the defensive core, from the 2001 team.
Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 05:54 PM
Ohio, Hassan and UMike...what do U guys know about 2014 WR Johnnie Dixon and WR Steve Ismael?
Posted by: SOUP | April 25, 2013 at 05:53 PM
Quinton Flowers
Posted by: TJL | April 25, 2013 at 05:30 PM
Berlin was really good out of the shotgun, under center, average. He was always getting balls batted down on 3 and 5 step drops. We should have put him in the shotgun exclusively unless it was a hand of to Gore (who was too injury prone) or play action to Winslow in '03. That '03 team should have won a championship. If it was coached by a Nick Saban, it would have.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | April 25, 2013 at 05:22 PM
Yeah Soup, it be nice to stack the Qb spot 4 deep. I read a while back on Canesport about this Town kid. What is he a Soph. this year? Loves the Canes but Sony did at young age Too!
Posted by: herbieibis | April 25, 2013 at 04:42 PM
Hebie...I believe everything Harry Miller tells me about Ricky "Down" Town being the real deal in all apsects of the game.
But don't sleep on Kevin Olsen either. Kid has great genes, a caring and supportive family and is also very, very good looking QB prospect.
Posted by: 86Cane | April 25, 2013 at 04:30 PM
Paul, Johnson, Cookie and Terry could have all been on the roster for this season. That is a lot missing at LB lol
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 02:20 PM
I agree 100%. U lose FOUR LBs in one off-season and that is gonna leave a mark.
Posted by: 86Cane | April 25, 2013 at 04:24 PM
Just back to the 863 from the 305 via the 954. Me soooooooo tired...
Posted by: 86Cane | April 25, 2013 at 04:22 PM
Tell em' to swing by and pick up Mama Collins.
Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Now THAT is funny right there! LMAO
Posted by: 86Cane | April 25, 2013 at 04:21 PM
Say what! A DT committed to DA U, say it ain't so! The last time we had a DT commit so early, he Uh DeCommed on us. Maybe this will start a landslide of DT's coming to us.
He's got the the size too, the Herb has been harping on. Goldie get me at least 2 more of those boys and the next order of business is the LB's. Once our depth looked pretty descent 6 months ago and now, we're down 3. Need some players at this spot.
So Ricky "Down" Town, is our Next QB savior. You know we've had a little bit of luck with a couple Cali Qb's in the past but it's going to be tough to pull left to right, ah but that's a little ways off, so the Herb won't waste to much verbage on that topic right now.
By the way Berlin over Cruddup any flipping day of the week. Berlin lost what 5 games in 2 years and yes, when he was bad he was horrendous but man that dude could orchestrate some come backs.
Posted by: herbieibis | April 25, 2013 at 03:47 PM
"Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 02:17 PM"
Add in Moma Brissett too while you're at it.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 25, 2013 at 03:10 PM
UMike,
More will come...
Posted by: CoCane | April 25, 2013 at 02:54 PM
Paul, Johnson, Cookie and Terry could have all been on the roster for this season. That is a lot missing at LB lol
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 02:20 PM
Lt. Philip Nolan @TheStateOfTheU 7m
Maybe too little too late, but you can't say the staff isn't working. Birdie says Golden and almost entire staff on the way to meet Sony
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 02:08 PM
Must be a last minute plea..imo
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 02:19 PM
Lt. Philip Nolan @TheStateOfTheU 7m
Maybe too little too late, but you can't say the staff isn't working. Birdie says Golden and almost entire staff on the way to meet Sony
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 02:08 PM
Tell em' to swing by and pick up Mama Collins.
Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Lt. Philip Nolan @TheStateOfTheU 7m
Maybe too little too late, but you can't say the staff isn't working. Birdie says Golden and almost entire staff on the way to meet Sony
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 02:08 PM
I mean don't get me wrong Cruddup wasn't the best but I mean he studied under the GoldenBoy Ken Dorsey himself He should've recieved a way more fair chance than a kid who didn't knw the playbook and was brought in on a prayer..Id've rather seein B.Ortega Git R Dun over a GayTurd turn Cane...but hey thtz tht 12% in me and by the way we are taking names and as stated before Get On Now or Wait Till 2014...
RCCF12%EveryYear..
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | April 25, 2013 at 02:03 PM
UMike, a case could be made "known for a while" means since the last time he visited UGA.
Not saying it does, just speculating.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 01:56 PM
The Sony situation seems so weird. Everyone who usually has any good info is saying UGA, but it has also been reported that Sony hasnt visit UGA in 7 months and has visited Miami several times in that span. He has also said he "has known for a while" where he will go..not sure what to make of that.
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 01:26 PM
Terry was also suspended before the spring game
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 01:23 PM
Also.. Lockhart status is "evolving"..i didnt know there was an issue with him
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Not a shocker..but Golden said Terry is no longer with the team..so its official
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 01:21 PM
I liked Crudup, but in the game he started he really didn't stand out. Berlin was up and down, but he was generally very good.
Posted by: j.w. | April 25, 2013 at 01:21 PM
A DT! Finally!!! I wish he were enrolling in the fall, but this is still very good for the U
Posted by: j.w. | April 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM
First and Foremost Love the Blog and s/o to 86 and Gang for keeping it alive....I HATE the CANE bashing/negative U thinks as well...I have said since the beginning why be a fan if U can't be delusional the kids don't say "hey we can win 10 this year possibly lose to them and them but all and all its a good season"....Great Performances start and end with Great Fans...and some of U are HORRIBLE...Yes ppl read these blogs DUH we aren't all the same living room we are all across the UnitedStates and we are just now noticing kids not coming has something to do with U not just Coaching and Winning Games...Kids like to play in front of True fans Not Bandwagon Fair Weather Fans...Remember that when U type and even if Gabe Terry did get arrested why are we pressing that on here....if family is family why promote bad press...thats just my stance U dont have to agree but duely note what we don't recieve is partly the fault of FairWeatherFans who always screaming oh he is the next him and oh he is the next them Nobody is the Next Anything Duke is Duke...Stephen Morris is Stephen Morris...and again Nobody is the best QB since Berlin because Berlin SUCKED what were U watching that a GayTurd turned Cane gets so much I would've rathered Cruddup start because he was a true Cane and NEVER recieved a fair chance from the jump..
12%Because Canes Don't Expect Losses....RCCF
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | April 25, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Yes they do. Been saying this. Recruits read websites of the schools they may choose. They read CanesInsight, they read Canespace, they read a few non-pay sites.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Tweets from Univerity coach, and former UM player Chad Wilson:
Chad Wilson @GridironStuds
Our fan base one of the worst with this then we follow it up with 7500 in the stands on game day.
Chad Wilson @GridironStuds
HS players read message boards. You can turn a kid off. Certain fan bases don't get it but hey do you… see how that works out for ya
Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 11:09 AM
He told 247Sports, "I had been committed to
Did we get some defensive help? Can someone confirm?
Posted by: LB | April 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM
He told 247Sports, "I had been committed to Florida State since like my sophomore season but Miami never offered me. Coach [defensive line coach Jethro] Franklin came here today and I liked what he said. Florida State hasn’t paid me that much attention and I thought maybe they moved on in the process. I wanted to stay in Florida so I made my decision today.”
Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Stuckey highlights:
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1639834/#highlights/16752373
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM
The Herb about to have a damn good day.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM
LB, CONFIRMED!
JUCO DT Dalvon Stuckey, 6'4, 305 lbs, decommitted from FSU and committed to CANES!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM
If true, Stuckey has offers from FSU (decommit), Auburn, Clemson, Florida, South Carolina, Texas A&M.
He's a DT. About time.
Posted by: LB | April 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Did we get some defensive help? Can someone confirm?
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2013/4/24/4262854/miami-picks-up-committment-from-former-fsu-dt-recruit-dalvon-stuckey-hurricanes
Posted by: LB | April 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM
You know, if Stuckey sticks (no pun intended), He may turn out to be a good one. Reason being, heres a hint...Brooksville and Apopka.
Hopefully, history PREVAILS!
Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Maybe our comments do matter? lol...From CanesInsight..
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 07:20 AM
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Yes they do. Been saying this. Recruits read websites of the schools they may choose. They read CanesInsight, they read Canespace, they read a few non-pay sites.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 25, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Dalvon Stuckey:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/recruiting/os-miami-adds-juco-dt-dalvon-stuckey-20130424,0,1149492.post?track=rss
Posted by: CaneRock | April 25, 2013 at 09:51 AM
hahahaha... super cool blog canes fans. What's been up with the football program? I grew up a die hard cane fan although I ultimately elected some rinky dink little school in a land far far away. Anyways... for the sake of all the real men that actually built the Canes dynasty, i hope they get it together sometime in the next decade. until then it just seems like anything can happen on any given saturday.
Posted by: MrNotorious | April 25, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Maybe our comments do matter? lol...From CanesInsight..
Chris Lammons @CL1_Era 8m
Canes insight got me messed up but it's all good
Chris Lammons @CL1_Era 51s
@kennethraw1 yea they flawging talking bout they not sure if I'm ready
This is what Tito said after going to the 7vs 7 event...
"While I most likely will be in the minority in saying this, I'm not 100% ready to say Chris Lammons should be in this class. Lammons is 5'8 and has serious issues when fighting against receivers bigger then him. While I may be stating the obvious, Lammons didn't have a great performance at the camp. I want to see him during the regular season and then make my judgement but as for now, I wouldn't rave about him."
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 07:20 AM
A couple other places are saying Matthew Thomas wants out of FSU..perhaps wanting to go to USC
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 07:17 AM
With Miami offering at least a few RB's the last couple days, I am starting to think that Sony already informed the staff he will not come to Miami. Of course, this is just my opinion.
Posted by: UMike | April 25, 2013 at 07:08 AM
"Brevard...Ricky Town is the real deal in every sense of the word: talent, arm strength, leadership and smarts.
I only wish that U and every other Canespacer could have been with us at the party on the patio at The Hampton Inn when Harry Miller walked over, introduced himself and told us the whole story.
It was one of theose classic moments in time when TRUTH trumps rumor and opinion. I will say this: IF Ricky Town comes to UM we will win a National Championship."
Bang that drum. He's at least twice as important as Michel ever would be in the scheme of things.
Posted by: LB | April 25, 2013 at 06:45 AM
OGV
Ricky Town's High School is St. Bonaventure High, According to Jed Fisch they run the same offence and plays the Canes run just different calls. I was there heard it with my own two ears. You think Ricky would have a hard time learning our offence, I don't think so, he is a very smart, bright, humble young man beyound his years. He is a respected leader and he may be a Cane. If so he will lead us Back to being the U again .National Champions Hated on the road, loved at home, and winning. How can you turn that down.
Posted by: Harry Miller | April 25, 2013 at 02:43 AM
You got that right Tony!
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | April 25, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Bat Signal for Stuckey!
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | April 25, 2013 at 12:32 AM
86, and I will say this...when Golden gets this completely turned around, the SEC will need to partner with Dubai to have enough "resources" to just compete for the talent in South Florida.
Posted by: TonyCane | April 25, 2013 at 12:32 AM
Brevard...Ricky Town is the real deal in every sense of the word: talent, arm strength, leadership and smarts.
I only wish that U and every other Canespacer could have been with us at the party on the patio at The Hampton Inn when Harry Miller walked over, introduced himself and told us the whole story.
It was one of theose classic moments in time when TRUTH trumps rumor and opinion. I will say this: IF Ricky Town comes to UM we will win a National Championship.
Yeah, I said it.
Posted by: 86Cane | April 24, 2013 at 11:24 PM
Awesome pics 86. Glad the baseball team had a good win against FAU tonight. Go Canes.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | April 24, 2013 at 11:19 PM
OGV, You never seam to miss a chance to rundown our coaching staff, it really gets old. Do you think you are helping? If so you must be doing something besides adult beverages.
Just so you know I would not ask Ricky or his dad to read Canespace because I would be ashamed of some of you so called cane fans. One of the biggest reasons Ricky is so high on Miami is the coaching staff, especially Al Golden and now coach Coley.
So OGV please stop it.
Posted by: Harry Miller | April 24, 2013 at 07:18 PM
OGV...so there IT is, the FINAL word.
Be POSITIVE or be gone. This is the LAST warning!
Posted by: 86Cane | April 24, 2013 at 11:17 PM
SOUP..great pic there...hard to believe my son will be starting high school in 4 months!!! And although he didn't make it in football, he made all-county in band and track this year..very proud of that..not to mention he is almost a straight A student.
Posted by: UMike | April 24, 2013 at 07:08 PM
UMike...I have such MAJOR respect for U that U will never know. Most people who I have ever criticized here just cut and run.
But not U. U stick and stay on Canespace because U are a man of conviction. I have mad RESPECT for that. U are a good father and have a great son. Be safe and be blessed!
Posted by: 86Cane | April 24, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Just catching up on the blog... I can honestly say the recruit I want the most for miami is Ricky Town. Absolute must get!
Posted by: Brevardcane | April 24, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Sarasota, it's not that every kid that doesn't come to the "U" is paid. It's that the ones that have the "U" as their leader, that's always been a fan, that considers the "U" their dream school, only to all of a sudden pick an SEC school. An SEC school that their high school has no ties to. They got paid. Maybe you don't know anybody from Pompano. I do. It's NO SECRET that LSU broke bread. The whole hood in Pompano knows it. The whole hood in Lauderdale knows it was wrong side business with Collins & Arkansas...
Posted by: CoCane | April 24, 2013 at 06:13 PM
Sota...so U see, I'm NOT just sayin?
CHURCH
Posted by: 86Cane | April 24, 2013 at 10:59 PM
1. Soup I still remember meeting you and UMike and UMike's kid at the Canespace nose bleed seats at the first game in Sun Life against Charleston Southern!
2. You gave me a Sean T. shirt and I had every intention of keeping it but ended up giving it to a local kid who wanted it worse then I did!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | April 24, 2013 at 05:18 PM
1. Those were the days I remember well. The blog was pure and simple and growing like crazy. UMike was one of the first bloggers I met and hung out with. He is a good man.
2. Pay it forward. OcalaCane always told me I could make big $$$ by selling the ST#26 shirts and he was prolly right. But I just couldn't do it, and for me it was never about the $$$, it was about The U.
Posted by: 86Cane | April 24, 2013 at 10:55 PM
A Canespace shirt would be nice to wear come football season...
Posted by: jgatsby1112 | April 24, 2013 at 10:53 PM
2...LIVE CREW!
Posted by: CaneRock | April 24, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Constantin Popa!
Posted by: TonyCane | April 24, 2013 at 10:47 PM
First???
Posted by: jgatsby1112 | April 24, 2013 at 10:38 PM