Miami Hurricanes Baseball Cruises Past Lafayette in Series Opener

No. 23 Hurricanes improve to 6-0 on the season with 15-2 victory

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:54am

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The 23rd-ranked Miami Hurricanes baseball team continued its strong start to the season Friday night, defeating Lafayette 15-2 in the opening game of their four-game series. Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders, with the Hurricanes scoring in multiple innings and getting contributions from several players.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Hurricanes undefeated on the season, their best start since 2013. It also showcases the team's offensive firepower and depth, which will be important as they look to compete for a conference title and potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Miami starting pitcher AJ Ciscar (2-0) earned the win, allowing two runs on five hits over 6.0 innings with nine strikeouts. Lafayette's Tristan Helmick (0-1) took the loss after giving up six runs on six hits in 3.2 innings. The Hurricanes' offense was led by Brylan West, Fabio Peralta, Alonzo Alvarez, and Alex Sosa, who hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to blow the game open.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • Miami and Lafayette will play a doubleheader on Saturday, February 22, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The players

AJ Ciscar

The Miami Hurricanes starting pitcher who earned the win, allowing two runs on five hits over 6.0 innings with nine strikeouts.

Tristan Helmick

The Lafayette pitcher who took the loss, giving up six runs on six hits in 3.2 innings.

Alex Sosa

The Miami Hurricanes player who hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to blow the game open.

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What’s next

Miami and Lafayette will play a doubleheader on Saturday, February 22, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The takeaway

The Miami Hurricanes have started the 2026 season on a strong note, improving to 6-0 with a dominant 15-2 victory over Lafayette. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, and they will look to continue this momentum as they aim for a conference title and NCAA Tournament berth.