No. 24 Miami Hurricanes Drop ACC Series Opener to Boston College

Pitching struggles continue for Miami as they fall 9-5 in the series opener

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The No. 24 ranked Miami Hurricanes baseball team dropped the opening game of their ACC series against Boston College, losing 9-5. Sophomore right-hander Tate DeRias struggled on the mound for Miami, while Boston College's Brady Miller was able to settle in after an early run scored by the Hurricanes.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Hurricanes, who were looking to secure the opening ACC series after winning their previous two non-conference games. Miami's pitching has been an issue so far this season, and this game highlights the need for the staff to find more consistency.

The details

Miami jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the game after a Derek Williams RBI single, but Boston College was able to respond and take control. Both starting pitchers, DeRias for Miami and Miller for Boston College, only went three innings, but it was a tale of two outings. While the Hurricanes were able to get to Miller early, the Boston College pitcher settled in, while DeRias and the Miami pitching staff struggled to contain the Eagles' offense.

  • The series-opening game took place on March 8, 2026.

The players

Tate DeRias

Sophomore right-handed pitcher for the Miami Hurricanes.

Brady Miller

Sophomore pitcher for the Boston College Eagles.

Derek Williams

Hitter for the Miami Hurricanes who drove in the team's first run of the game.

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The takeaway

The Hurricanes' pitching struggles continue to be an issue, as they were unable to contain Boston College's offense in the series opener. Miami will need to find more consistency from their pitching staff if they hope to turn things around and secure the ACC series win.