Miami salvages series finale at Notre Dame in extra innings, 12-10
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Miami Hurricanes hitters heated up in the cold conditions Sunday afternoon at Frank Eck Stadium.
Despite playing in sub-40-degree temperatures, Miami mounted its largest inning of the year and outlasted Notre Dame in extras.
Freshman Daniel Cuvet delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning, as the Hurricanes defeated the Fighting Irish, 12-10.
Cuvet’s single to right field pushed Miami (13-10, 5-4 ACC) ahead, 11-10. Two batters later, sophomore Jason Torres provided insurance tally with a sacrifice fly.
Freshman Nick Robert capped off the comeback victory, shutting down the Irish (14-9, 2-7 ACC) in the 10th frame. Robert earned his team-leading fifth win across a career-long three innings in relief.
Notre Dame right-hander Bennett Flynn (1-1) was tagged with the loss after surrendering both runs in extras.
The Fighting Irish jumped out to an early 7-1 lead, highlighted by a grand slam from graduate student David Glancy in the fourth.
The Hurricanes immediately responded.
Miami sent 11 batters to the plate, scoring eight runs on five hits. Eight of the first nine Hurricanes reached safely, as senior Jacoby Long capped off the frame with a three-run homer.
In the win, all nine starting position players reached base for Miami, sparked by leadoff man Edgardo Villegas. Villegas tallied three hits and drew two walks to set the table for Cuvet and Torres.
The Hurricanes continued their road swing, as Miami visits crosstown foe FIU Tuesday. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m.
