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Hurricanes Cruise Past Florida Gulf Coast
Miami baseball team extends midweek win streak to 8 games with 12-4 victory
Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:52am
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The Miami Hurricanes baseball team continued their hot start to the season, defeating the Florida Gulf Coast Owls 12-4 on Tuesday night at Mark Light Field. Led by home runs from Derek Williams and Brylan West, the Hurricanes improved to a perfect 8-0 in midweek matchups this year.
Why it matters
The win extends Miami's strong start to the season, as they now sit at 22-7 overall and 4-5 in ACC play. The Hurricanes have proven to be a formidable midweek opponent, winning all eight of their non-conference games so far. This victory sets them up well heading into a crucial weekend ACC series against Virginia Tech.
The details
Miami wasted no time getting on the board, as Derek Williams brought home Jake Ogden with an RBI groundout in the first inning. FGCU answered in the second to tie it at 1-1, but Williams launched a three-run homer in the third to give the Hurricanes a 4-1 lead. FGCU chipped away with a two-run homer in the fourth, but Miami broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Alex Sosa and a two-run shot from Brylan West.
- The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026 at Mark Light Field in Coral Gables, Florida.
- Miami has now won 8 straight midweek games to start the 2026 season.
The players
Derek Williams
A senior outfielder for the Miami Hurricanes, Williams has been one of the team's most consistent offensive threats this season, batting .415 with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Brylan West
A sophomore outfielder for the Miami Hurricanes, West hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to help the Hurricanes pull away.
Jake Dorn
The Miami Hurricanes' relief pitcher who earned the win, tossing three scoreless innings and striking out four batters.
Preston Rogers
The Florida Gulf Coast Owls' starting pitcher who was charged with the loss after surrendering four runs in 2.2 innings.
Jake Ogden
The Miami Hurricanes' leadoff hitter who went 4-for-4 at the plate with four runs scored.
What’s next
The Hurricanes will now turn their attention to a weekend ACC series against Virginia Tech, with the three-game set beginning on Friday at 7 p.m. at Mark Light Field.
The takeaway
The Hurricanes' dominant midweek performance against Florida Gulf Coast showcases their offensive firepower and depth, which should serve them well as they continue their push for an ACC title and NCAA Tournament berth.
