BC Baseball Makes History with Series Win Over No. 24 Miami

Eagles clinch first-ever series victory in Coral Gables against the Hurricanes.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Boston College baseball team made program history this weekend, winning a series against No. 24 Miami in Coral Gables for the first time ever. The Eagles took two of three games, including a 9-5 victory on Sunday to clinch the series win.

Why it matters

BC's series win over the nationally ranked Hurricanes is a significant milestone for the program, as they had previously struggled to find success in Miami. This victory showcases the team's potential and ability to compete with top ACC opponents on the road.

The details

In the series opener on Friday, BC rallied from a 5-0 deficit and a 7-4 hole to force extra innings and eventually win 8-7 in 11 innings. On Sunday, the Eagles secured the series victory with a 9-5 win, led by strong pitching from Kyle Kipp and offensive contributions from Nick Wang, Cesar Gonzalez, Esteban Garcia, and Luke Gallo.

  • The series took place over the weekend of March 6-8, 2026.
  • Friday's game went 11 innings before BC pulled out the 8-7 victory.
  • Sunday's 9-5 win clinched the series for the Eagles, the first time they have ever won a series in Coral Gables.

The players

Kyle Kipp

The BC pitcher went the final four innings on Sunday, giving up just one hit and two walks while striking out three to secure the series-clinching victory.

Nick Wang

The BC hitter homered and drove in four runs in the series-opening win on Friday night.

Cesar Gonzalez

The BC player hit a two-run homer in Sunday's 9-5 victory to help the Eagles clinch the series.

Esteban Garcia

The BC player went 1-2 with a double and two RBIs in Sunday's series-clinching win.

Luke Gallo

The BC player went 2-3 with a double and two RBIs in Sunday's 9-5 victory.

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What’s next

The Eagles will look to build on this historic series win as they continue ACC play, taking on NC State next weekend after a midweek matchup against UConn.

The takeaway

BC's series victory over No. 24 Miami in Coral Gables is a landmark achievement for the program, showcasing their ability to compete with top teams in the ACC on the road. This win could be a springboard for the Eagles to have a memorable 2026 season.