The Miami Hurricanes put on a dominant display against the Lafayette Leopards, clinching a 14-3 victory in just seven innings at Mark Light Field. The win secured the series for the Hurricanes, with freshman sensation Dylan Dubovik stealing the spotlight. Dubovik went an impressive 3-for-4, smashing two home runs and driving in six runs, showcasing his potential as a future star.
On the mound, Miami's right-hander Lazaro Collera was nothing short of spectacular. Collera, a local talent, pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just a single hit while striking out 10 batters-a career high for him. His performance set the tone early, and Lafayette's Trace Florio struggled in comparison, giving up five runs on four hits in just over an inning.
The Hurricanes wasted no time, jumping to a commanding lead with a five-run second inning. Brylan West got things rolling with an RBI single, bringing Alex Sosa home. Then Dubovik took center stage with a grand slam, marking his second home run of the season and clearing the bases in style.
But Dubovik's night was far from over. Freshman Alonzo Alvarez added to the onslaught with a bases-clearing triple, his second of the year, extending the lead to 7-0. Dubovik followed up with another two-run homer, sending the ball deep into center field and bringing Alvarez home, pushing the score to 9-0.
Miami continued to pile on the pressure in the fourth inning. A bases-loaded walk and another RBI single from West made it 11-0.
The fifth inning saw Michael Torres hit a triple that scored Brandon DeGoti, and Miami wasn't done yet. In the sixth, DeGoti doubled to drive in Dubovik, and Jailen Watkins added an RBI single to bring DeGoti home, extending the lead to 14-0.
The Hurricanes' offensive prowess was relentless, marking the second game in a row where they scored in at least five consecutive innings. Although the Leopards managed to score three runs in the final frame, Miami's defense held firm, enforcing the mercy rule for the second time that day.
This performance by Miami was a statement of intent, and with players like Dubovik and Collera stepping up, the Hurricanes are certainly a team to watch this season.