The “Mark Light Mob” barked at Florida International University southpaw Will Saxton for one more walk and the southpaw delivered.
With the bases loaded and one out, Saxton issued a free pass to Hurricanes outfielder Tony Jenkins, opening the floodgates in the fourth inning.
No. 24 Miami used a seven-run frame to roar past crosstown foe FIU 18-10 Wednesday evening at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
The Hurricanes (28-14) drew three walks and were hit twice to plate three runs in the inning.
And then freshman Anthony Vilar broke the game open.
Vilar, who is normally UM’s second baseman, made his first career start at shortstop and ripped a bases-clearing triple down the right-field line to put Miami ahead 8-2.