The University of Miami got off to a dream start, but could not hold on against No. 1 and defending national champion Florida on Friday night, falling in the rivalry series opener 7-3 at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
The The No. 24 Hurricanes tagged Gators’ ace and projected first-round MLB Draft pick Brady Singer for three runs on five hits in the first inning to take the early lead.
But Florida (6-0) clawed back, getting two runs in the second and two more in the fourth before padding to a slim lead in the seventh in front of 3,596 fans.