Hurricane Hardballers Remain Highly Rated

The University of Miami baseball program remains ranked among the top teams in Division I, coming in as high as No. 5 in polls released Monday.
 
The Hurricanes (11-4, 3-0 ACC) are ranked highest by Baseball America, moving up one spot to No. 5 in their top 25. The Canes also jumped up one spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll, climbing to No. 8.
 

Miami held its position in three polls, remaining at No. 7 in the D1 Baseball top 25, No. 9 in Collegiate Baseball's poll and at No. 11 in the Perfect Game poll. 

The Canes ascent in the rankings comes after they went 3-1 last week, dropping a midweek game at FAU before sweeping Pittsburgh in their first ACC series over the weekend.
 

Miami bounced back from its first midweek loss of the season with an impressive showing in their first taste of conference play.
 
One swing of the bat by Alex Toral sent the Miami Hurricanes home winners in their ACC opener on Friday afternoon.The reigning ACC home run king hit a rocket off of Pitt right-hander C.J. McKennitt that got out of Mark Light Field in a hurry, giving the Canes an 11-inning 5-4 walk-off win over Pittsburgh.
 

Strong pitching and timely hitting helped the Hurricanes secure a series win over the Panthers Saturday night. The Canes (10-4, 2-0 ACC) got another excellent outing from Chris McMahon, while a three-RBI showing from Adrian Del Castillo helped propel Miami's offense to a 5-0 win.
 
An offensive explosion helped the Canes complete a sweep of their ACC rival with a 14-2 win on Sunday, as Jordan Lala and Anthony Vilar's three-hit performances led an offense that combined for 18 hits in the series finale.

The Canes hit the road this week, traveling to UCF for a midweek matchup on Wednesday at 6 p.m. After facing the Knights, Miami will continue on its road swing for a weekend series at Virginia Tech beginning Friday at 4 p.m.

Comments

[86Cane]

Alpine...your NEW BLOG is posted!

[BigWindyCane1]

By the NCAA suspending recruiting, it should give the Canes a little edge with local recruits who can’t go visit. Still, it all boils down to winning. If the Canes bounce back from a 6-7 season to go 10-2, which is what they should, that will solve 75% of their recruiting problems

[alpine]

good clip, solar! (someone did a real good job!)

. . . plus, it gave me something to do tomorrow:
. . . gonna thoroughly clean house and see if i can find some hidden optimism

[solarcane]

I try to watch this at least once a year, especially if I am feeling sorry for myself, or thinking about what a grand person I am.
It may bring the current situation into perspective for us
37 million views so some folks get it.

https://youtu.be/WfGMYdalClU

[86Cane]

hey 86 - should we put out a message that alpine's blog will not be able to run until it has been tested for coronavirus?

Posted by: alpine | March 14, 2020 at 01:24 AM

I have had it in quarantine for 7 days now. I think it should be safe to expose to the bloggers now. I will post it later today or tonight. I am at work until 6 PM but I expect it to be pretty quiet at the new home model center this weekend.

[alpine]

hey 86 - should we put out a message that alpine's blog will not be able to run until it has been tested for coronavirus?

[solarcane]

A day after canceling all spring championships because of the coronavirus outbreak, the NCAA is granting athletes in those spring sports an extra season of eligibility.

The NCAA’s decision will allow seniors, who briefly believed they had played their final games in college, to return for an extra season in 2021.

“Council leadership agreed that eligibility relief is appropriate for all Division I student-athletes who participated in spring sports,” the NCAA said in a statement.

For the No. 5 Miami Hurricanes baseball team, this means seniors Brian Van Belle, Tyler Keysor and Chad Crosbie will be allowed to return next season even though all had exhausted their four seasons of eligibility. Van Belle, a redshirt senior, was Miami’s Opening Day starter this season after foregoing the 2019 MLB draft to return to the Hurricanes.

[solarcane]

NCAA granting one extra year of eligibility to seniors

[alpine]

^^^^^LOL!!

[nemo2020]

I'm thinking one day Mike Pence will fall right into Mr.Presidents ass while kissing it on live TV.

Posted by: solarcane | March 13, 2020 at 04:02 PM

VP Mike Pence = Human Bobblehead

[solarcane]

I'm thinking one day Mike Pence will fall right into Mr.Presidents ass while kissing it on live TV.

[CGNC]

The way this thing has been politicized and the chain reaction of damage it has caused makes me equally sad.

Such a shame.

Posted by: pb | March 12, 2020 at 10:36 PM

100

[pb]

Posted by: alpine | March 13, 2020 at 04:05 AM

That is a mischaracterization and the politics started well before that and continue today, by both sides.

Sad

[nemo2020]

Are the Asian "massage" parlors still open?

Posted by: nemo2020 | March 13, 2020 at 09:35 AM

They are running a two for one disease lunch special here

Posted by: solarcane | March 13, 2020 at 10:03 AM

Massage a trois?

[Terrance M Sullivan]

UMike Awesome Brotha!

[solarcane]

Are the Asian "massage" parlors still open?

Posted by: nemo2020 | March 13, 2020 at 09:35 AM

They are running a two for one disease lunch special here

[solarcane]

DTX
I feel ya brother,
my grand daughter is a North Carolina all state softball player, she needs to be in recruiters spotlight as much as possible, season cancelled really sucks.

[nemo2020]

Are the Asian "massage" parlors still open?

[UMike]

TSully we will absolutely be in ATL for football and will be down for the FSU game

[alpine]

i wikipedia'd it:

"Lucy McGillicuddy Ricardo, fictional character from the American television series I Love Lucy"

[alpine]

The way this thing has been politicized and the chain reaction of damage it has caused makes me equally sad.

Such a shame.

Posted by: pb | March 12, 2020 at 10:36 PM

agree!
certain media figures decided not to listen to the health professionals, instead calling the coronavirus a "hoax" perpetrated by the president's enemies
. . . utterly irresponsible & contemptible

[alpine]

Alpine...U are a good man McGillicutty.

Posted by: 58 Straight | March 12, 2020 at 06:36 PM

thank you, sir!

the weird kicker: my mother used to say "mcgillicutty" to me when i was young

. . . is that from I LOVE LUCY? or somewhere else?

[305prophit]

I wonder, with the cancellation of the rest of Spring football, will the NCAA allow teams to start earlier in prep for the Fall. I know we could use them 11 days we are going to miss but why would start practice right before Spring break, take about 10 days off and come back and start practicing again. Start getting a little MO and put the breaks on.
The moral, don't put off tomorrow what u could of got done today.

[BigWindyCane1]

No live sports for the foreseeable future? In America? What will we do?

I guess I will go to YouTube to watch old games and get my fix

[BigWindyCane1]

Jeff Thomas at the 2016 open, where measurables are taken and compare to the NFL combine and he gained all of 3 pounds in 3 years and got a tad slower. This dude must of been skating thru the winter and summer workouts.
Cam Akers from FSU gain 4 LB'S in 3 years lost a little speed and almost 5 in. Off his vert.

Posted by: 305prophit | March 12, 2020 at 12:20 PM

How does this happen? Good info 305. It makes you wonder what was going on with these guys? It will definitely hurt them in the draft, although IMHO, Akers will be drafted, and (unfortunately) JT4 probably won’t

[Terrance M Sullivan]

UMike, Solar, and Jason Sadly Unless something drastically changes their want be any Canes Baseball against GT in Atlanta or anymore Canes Baseball this season. Let's link up Lord Willing this Fall for Canes Football against GT in Atlanta. Hopefully this year I don't come down with a Awful Cold like 2 Years Ago!

[pb]

Absolutely crazy times.

Sad for the athletes who've poured their heart and souls into their sport, only to have it snatched from them by something completely beyond their control.

The way this thing has been politicized and the chain reaction of damage it has caused makes me equally sad.

Such a shame.

[DallasTX Cane]

Solar - reminder that my kiddo is playing soccer at UVA... ncaa athletic ban means no coach supervised activity at all. No practices no nothing.

[TonyCane]

FSU awarded ACC basketball championship

Posted by: solarcane | March 12, 2020 at 05:20 PM

Miami Awarded 2020 ACC Football Championship.

Wurd on da skreetz is that ALL the other teams saw our new Offensive Coordinatory, OL Coach, QB, kicker and recruits and threw in the towel. Even Clemson I am told. UM to play fpr National Championship and be amng the final 4 teams!

Posted by: 58 Straight | March 12, 2020 at 06:36 PM

This was Manny's finest defense. Not a single point scored against the Hurricanes over 15 games. Stunning!

[UMike]

TSully... me and Jason plan on being in ATL for canes baseball as well.

[HerbieIbis]

Tough break for baseballers and the rest of Spring sports. Could hurt some draft eligible kids not getting to play their seasons out, especially baseball with 40 games or so BUT better safe than sorry and u happen to get sick u couldn't play anyway.
Got to take care of u, so all be safe.

[58 Straight]

Alpine...U are a good man McGillicutty.

[58 Straight]

FSU awarded ACC basketball championship

Posted by: solarcane | March 12, 2020 at 05:20 PM

Miami Awarded 2020 ACC Football Championship.

Wurd on da skreetz is that ALL the other teams saw our new Offensive Coordinatory, OL Coach, QB, kicker and recruits and threw in the towel. Even Clemson I am told. UM to play fpr National Championship and be amng the final 4 teams!

[58 Straight]

I care about every one of you guys and wish you good health.

Posted by: solarcane | March 12, 2020 at 10:34 AM

Back at U.

[alpine]

You are why I believe there is good in my fellow man.

Posted by: solarcane | March 12, 2020 at 05:14 PM

thank you sir!

frieden to you & yours!

[solarcane]

FSU awarded ACC basketball championship

[solarcane]

Posted by: alpine | March 12, 2020 at 05:03 PM

You are why I believe there is good in my fellow man.

[alpine]

Big Al
Monday,
I was thinking about that while feeding ducks from my kayak with no soul within a mile of me in any direction. Pretty relaxing
Blue Mind protects you even when you are unaware.
Posted by: solarcane | March 12, 2020 at 04:28 PM

i hear you, solar!
had a spectacular 25 year run with my wife in romantic, adventurous alpine area ... in austria, near switzerland, so. germany, liechtenstein
. . . tons of hiking, biking, travelling
a magic carpet ride!

in 2017 she got hit by an awesome stroke + complications ... wound up lame on the left side and in a wheelchair

but i got us a rikscha to tote her in, which we use all the time to get us into the freshness of mother nature!

[alpine]

Posted by: solarcane | March 12, 2020 at 04:56 PM

all good questions!

[solarcane]

So what happens now?
Do McCloud and King round everybody up and run playground practices?
Do they use the indoor facility?
Is Coach Freeley going to hold the entire team together until July?
How do they keep the recruits from losing interest?

[Terrance M Sullivan]

Sully

2019 2020 yuck and poo
2020 2021 shock and awe?

Stay safe and healthy my friend

Posted by: solarcane | March 12, 2020 at 04:40 PM
From Your Lips to Gods Ears My Friend!

[solarcane]

Sully

2019 2020 yuck and poo
2020 2021 shock and awe?

Stay safe and healthy my friend

[Terrance M Sullivan]

Well its official now no more Miami Hurricanes Athletics for the 2019-2020 Athletic Calendar This Season has been Yuck and Poo!. The 2020-2021 Miami Hurricanes Athletic Calendar starts July 1st! Go Canes! Be Safe Everyone. Much Love 2 U All!

[solarcane]

the one about getting outside; getting a life?

Posted by: alpine | March 12, 2020 at 03:55 PM

Big Al
Monday,
I was thinking about that while feeding ducks from my kayak with no soul within a mile of me in any direction. Pretty relaxing
Blue Mind protects you even when you are unaware.

[alpine]

evidently, soup was WAAAAAAAAAY out in front of the crystal ball, when he named this blog: CanesPace:

https://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2020/03/hurricane-hardballers-highly-rated.html?cid=6a00e008c6725888340240a515f29c200b#comment-form

4. Rhett Lashlee’s offense is fast, fast, fast

The up-tempo style that Lashlee’s offense runs at is something we all knew going into spring, but now that it’s actually being carried out at Miami in practice, it’s like everyone is just in shock. The Canes are literally going from a slow-moving lethargic type of offense, to the complete opposite.

Gaboowins
@GabyUrrutia22
Pace, pace, and pace. The Canes, on both offense and defense, are moving quickly all the time

85
4:11 PM - Mar 3, 2020 · Coral Gables, FL

[alpine]

^^^"tie" = "time"

[alpine]

“The Atlantic Coast Conference has suspended all athletic related activities including all competition, formal and organized practice, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships until further notice. The decision was made following consultation with the league’s presidents and athletic directors to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19.”

tie to take solar's advice?

the one about getting outside; getting a life?

[DallasTX Cane]

So I was at the last Dallas Mavs game for the foreseeable future last night. Great game. Lot of fun. Weird world we’re living in now. The end of game line wasn’t at the urinals, it was at the sinks. And U said nothing could make men wash their hands! Ha ha.

Wash your hands Canespacers!

[raizecane]

can someone tell me why toilet paper is in such high demand? Last i checked, A water hose works just fine.

[solarcane]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1236332818248204300

[solarcane]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1237411171910799362

[solarcane]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1235210657319882754

[solarcane]

couple cool canes clips

https://twitter.com/i/status/1236382892202344448

[solarcane]

use a hand^^

[solarcane]

thanks guys, you rock.

I live in a pretty rural place so our Meals on Wheels program helps a lot of shut in people.
It hurts to see them forgotten when the chips are down.

I know in the large metro areas you guys are getting hit hard and its distracting sometimes.
Those intercity needy folks could sure a hand.

[305prophit]

Jeff Thomas at the 2016 open, where measurables are taken and compare to the NFL combine and he gained all of 3 pounds in 3 years and got a tad slower. This dude must of been skating thru the winter and summer workouts.
Cam Akers from FSU gain 4 LB'S in 3 years lost a little speed and almost 5 in. Off his vert.

[HerbieIbis]

The way the baseball team is hitting, a break just might be welcomed.

[Terrance M Sullivan]

SolarCane Yes Sir Brotha! Will Do!

[Old Skool]

What a wonderful thought, Solar. I'll take your advice.

[solarcane]

Hey gang,
Hope you and your families are safe and healthy.

If you are out and about and are able to do it, take a few cans of food or a bag of rice or some diapers and drop it by your local food bank or neighborhood church.
The food banks are drying up and volunteers are becoming scarce.

The underprivileged are the first to suffer and the last to heal during a disaster.

No matter who you vote for, or who you pray to we are all Americans.
I care about every one of you guys and wish you good health.

[solarcane]

NBA season suspended

[Terrance M Sullivan]

Everyone Stay Safe! Love U All!

[Terrance M Sullivan]

Yes Sir Soupster! Update Miami Hurricanes Baseball just announced no fans at Home Games at least through end of March!

[86Cane]

But I wouldn't be surprised if that will be the last game played for awhile!

Posted by: Terrance M Sullivan | March 12, 2020 at 01:01 AM

Funny, I was thinking that same thing as I was driving home from the game. I thought back to the game and replayed my interactions with people during the game and I really only interacted with about 7-8 people of which I would say 2 were possibly in the high risk category. No different than a day at work really. But that was in an open air slightly crowded baseball stadium not a packed indoor stadium like basketball during March madness or NVA game.

[86Cane]

Cheerleaders dancing to empty seats

Posted by: Old Skool | March 11, 2020 at 07:15 PM

Nah, they are all at Terrence's place. He has them under constant observation and strict "quarantine".

[alpine]

Alpine, take a shot of novocaine, it'll help ease the pain of this painful season.

Posted by: HerbieIbis | March 11, 2020 at 02:37 PM

lol herb!

- luckily for me, the end of the season felt good enough to overcome the rest of the season

. . . "felt good enough" = i saw enough to give me hope of the track the canes are on regarding next season

- i know the conventional wisdom is "winning is everything", "losing is for losers" and the rest of those clichés . . . but there are some seasons i'm watching for other things, when i know not to expect satisfaction tin the W-L column
. . . after the FBI/NCAA engaged in double-penetration, i knew it would take the canes a couple seasons to be able to "walk" normal again; gotta see my team in the 2nd year (1) progress and (2) play with feistiness

[alpine]

I wouldn't be surprised if that will be the last game played for awhile!

Posted by: Terrance M Sullivan | March 12, 2020 at 01:01 AM

you could very well be right; possibly 1 more WE of games

. . . on the bright side, at least we can stay at home and blog on canespace about our mens basketball team ;)

[Terrance M Sullivan]

Glad our Canes Baseball Team got the win over a Very Good UCF Team tonight. But I wouldn't be surprised if that will be the last game played for awhile!

[Terrance M Sullivan]

I don't mean to alarm anyone but I have a feeling Canes Baseball might get suspended for awhile. I also expect the Spring Game will get cancelled. This Corona Virus looks to really be taking a toll on things. Hoping for the best!

[Terrance M Sullivan]

SolarCane Yes Sir!

[TonyCane]

More like March Madness gets a Xanax. Empty arenas with the squeak of sneakers echoing off the walls. I imagine we'll hear the coaches talking to the players very easily.

Posted by: Old Skool | March 11, 2020 at 06:32 PM

If it was football, you could clearly hear the boosters and bagmen engaging in their enhanced recruiting tactics.

[BigWindyCane1]

Canes men basketball team had just 6 assists today. The lack of ball movement has been a major issue all season. Spot up jump shots, cuts and layups were rare. Unselfish basketball was nonexistent. The lack of assists is one offensive statistic that must change next season

[solarcane]

sully,
I would love it,I will stay in touch with you as the date gets closer, Umike would be a welcome bonus
Thanks for the invite

[HerbieIbis]

Canes wearing the baseball out to DA tune of 4 hits, but some how winning 3-2 top of 9. Must be a team wide epidemic.

[Terrance M Sullivan]

SolarCane I plan on Coming to The Miami at GT Baseball Series on May 15-16 Hope to see you and if UMike is interested I would love to see y'all it's been awhile. Go Canes!

[Old Skool]

Cheerleaders dancing to empty seats

Sounds like we need to coin a new word ...
March Madness will be pandemenicum

[old skool]

No one is allowed to bring yuck and poo aboard the 7% bus. IJS

Posted by: CGNC | March 11, 2020 at 02:40 PM

What?? No one wants to muck the bus

[Old Skool]

More like March Madness gets a Xanax. Empty arenas with the squeak of sneakers echoing off the walls. I imagine we'll hear the coaches talking to the players very easily.

[alpine]

no fans at ncaa games

. . . march madness without the madness

. . . like a bad B-movie

[Terrance M Sullivan]

I got u Tee, no doubt but this cycle, there are 2 top shelf DT'S, that can be dogs for us. Last time we had an elite DT beside Willis was Wilfork. We can get edge rushers all day but that position is where we have flopped over and over. Yes we have had some serviceable dudes that half the the time they are good and other times they are average at best. Florida doesn't have an abundance of really good DT'S.
DB'S, RB's, DE's and WR's there is talent every where.
Last Cycle and this cycle there are some good Oh linemen to be had and the best one already is verballed to Clemson. We caught to be mining Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas for fillers. New Jersey is a state we used to pull talent from.
Florida is a thorn in our side, mainly because kids can still play in state, be closer to home and play in the SEC.
They ain't that great and aside from Georgia that division they play in is weak.
Posted by: HerbieIbis | March 11, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Herbster Yes Sir!

[HerbieIbis]

Alpine,
When OGV is pissed and discouraged, that is when he speaks in tongues.

[Terrance M Sullivan]

On my way to UCF to see Canes baseball.

See you cats after the game.

Alpine, your blog will post tomrrow with a few tweeks.

Posted by: 58 Straight | March 11, 2020 at 03:21 PM
Give Em Hell Soupster and Go Canes!

[Terrance M Sullivan]

Stuck the landing too! LOL

Posted by: 58 Straight | March 11, 2020 at 03:17 PM
That's The Fact Jack!

[Terrance M Sullivan]

No one is allowed to bring yuck and poo aboard the 7% bus. IJS

Posted by: CGNC | March 11, 2020 at 02:40 PM
U already know what to say My Friend. Hopefully the 2020-2021(July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021) Miami Hurricanes Athletic Calendar will be much better than this current athletic calendar!

[alpine]

Alpine, your blog will post tomrrow with a few tweeks.

Posted by: 58 Straight | March 11, 2020 at 03:21 PM

sounds good
. . . but i'd rather have some twerks in my blog

[alpine]

A sid tard gargles down meltdowns like the recruiting blunder from down under does losing seasons of the teams he's on.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | March 11, 2020 at 02:41 PM

small tip OGV:
stop going to the discount store for your maturity

[58 Straight]

On my way to UCF to see Canes baseball.

See you cats after the game.

Alpine, your blog will post tomrrow with a few tweeks.

[58 Straight]

Soupster Coming Off The top Rope Like Randy "Macho Man" Savage!

Posted by: Terrance M Sullivan | March 11, 2020 at 11:44 AM

Stuck the landing too! LOL

[CGNC]

Great blog article. Glad to see the baseball team doing well.

86 - Remember a long time ago you were at a baseball game with the Canespace sign and I was texting you where to move over to so the sign would show up? I don't know what made me think of thta

[orange 'n green in the vein]

A sid tard gargles down meltdowns like the recruiting blunder from down under does losing seasons of the teams he's on.

Team will be better next year though.

[TheHerb]

Solar,
The one ply or 2 ply.
We use some brand at my P.T. job, I swear there must be chards of razor blades mixed in.

[CGNC]

The 2019-20 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) Miami Hurricanes Athletic Season Has and Remains Yuck and Poo! SMDH!

Posted by: Terrance M Sullivan | March 11, 2020 at 02:06 PM

No one is allowed to bring yuck and poo aboard the 7% bus. IJS

[HerbieIbis]

Alpine, take a shot of novocaine, it'll help ease the pain of this painful season.

[CGNC]

The Dollar Tree brand is a bargain in that you can also use it to sand paint off of furniture in a pinch.
Posted by: solarcane | March 09, 2020 at 07:01 PM

You KILL! You KILL!😂😂

Posted by: roachcane77 | March 09, 2020 at 09:08 PM

LMAO

[nemo2020]

"Well done"
Alpine, don't you mean "one and done"?

[Terrance M Sullivan]

The 2019-20 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) Miami Hurricanes Athletic Season Has and Remains Yuck and Poo! SMDH!

[alpine]

can't do it
. . . canes perfect this season when leading at half-time (9-0 i believe)
tonight they lost that magic

. . . well done, see you next year!

[alpine]

uh oh, 57-53 canes down with 3 minutes left

[alpine]

35-34 canes halfway thru 2nd half

. . . i'm exhausted!

[alpine]

canes somehow get out of the half in the lead 23-21

canes D lookin' very tough so far
. . . i'm especially impressed with waardenburgs today; he already has 6 rebounds, 1 block and 2 steals!!!!!

so far, outrebounded clemson 20-14!

stone is a great addition; glad all his injuries are in the rearview mirror here at the end of the season

i like miller, but 2 out of 3 games he leaves me wanting to see him do more

"the recruiting blunder from down-under" leads our team with 7 pts.