Yohandy Morales had a career game in Miami’s first home postseason game since 2016. Morales hit three home runs and didn’t make an out on Saturday as the Hurricanes defeated Canisius 11-6 to advance to the winners' bracket of the Coral Gables Regional.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Miami on Saturday. Canisius got out to an early lead. Back-to-back singles opened the evening for the fourth seed in the regional, and a double and a fielder’s choice scored two runs to put Canisius on the path toward an upset.
Morales’ first home run in the bottom of the first inning got a run back for Miami, but Canisius forced the Hurricanes' starting pitcher, Karson Ligon, out of the game in the second inning.