The Hurricanes broke the game open early with three runs in the bottom of the first and second. Veliz went 5.2 innings allowed one run on three hits, with two walks and stuck out seven. Veliz is 2-1 with the win.
Carl Chester continued to lead the Miami offense. He went 2-3 with two runs scored, two RBIs and a home run. Catcher Joe Gomez also continued to shine. He went 2-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.
The Hurricanes added to their lead in the fourth to take a 7-0 lead. The Owls scored one in the fourth and then made things too close for comfort in the ninth.