The University of Miami scored five runs in the fourth inning to take a lead it never relinquished, defeating St. Thomas University 14-2 Wednesday at Mark Light Field.
The Hurricanes, in the middle of an uncharacteristically poor season, can use every victory they get. The Canes (13-16) have now defeated St. Thomas (28-13), a member of the NAIA’s Division I, 24 consecutive times.
Miami’s eight-hit night included a two-run homer and single by Romy Gonzalez and double and single by Michael Burns.
Nine of 10 Bobcat pitchers combined for 16 walks, four with bases loaded – one in the fourth inning, one in the sixth and two in the seventh.