Florida continues domination of state rival Miami during CWS play
OMAHA, Neb. — Florida foiled Miami yet again.
The 10-2 loss that knocked the Hurricanes out of the College World Series on Wednesday night was a continuation of Florida’s domination in the series between the Sunshine State rivals.
Miami was outscored 25-5 in two CWS losses to the Gators, with Saturday’s 15-3 margin the most lopsided postseason loss in program history.
Florida ended the Hurricanes’ season in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time since 2009. The `Canes lost four of five against the Gators this season, and have dropped 21 of the last 26.
Florida (51-17) hit four home runs Wednesday, two in the first inning. By the seventh, when it was an eight-run game, it was apparent Miami (50-17) wouldn’t be able to come back.
“They beat us in every area,” Hurricanes coach Jim Morris said. “I said before that I thought Florida had one of their best clubs since I’ve been at Miami. They swing the bat and hit the ball hard, and they earned every run they got.”
Miami came to Omaha second nationally at 8.4 runs a game and sixth in batting at .311. The Hurricanes beat Arkansas 4-3 on Monday.
