As fans pack the stands at Alex Rodriguez Park for another Friday night game, they may just feel a little bit different considering the opponent.
Miami baseball will host Florida in a three-game series this weekend. The two teams have a long-standing and competitive rivalry. Of the 252 games played on the diamond between the two schools, UM is 128-123 with one tie.
“First of all, we know it’s going to be a packed house, it should be a packed house, sold out crowds every game,” DiMare said. “It’s always a great rivalry playing those guys and it’s a great opportunity for our players early in the season to play a team that’s ranked higher than us … You want to make sure the guys are calm and they’re going to be juiced up.