There have been times this season the Hurricanes — a team with freshmen in seven spots in Wednesday’s lineup — have struggled at the plate.
Their latest matchup with Florida Atlantic wasn’t exactly one of those times, but it didn’t matter. Their relief pitching couldn’t get key outs late, their defense failed them and ultimately, the Owls capitalized with some well-timed hitting of their own.
FAU, which trailed by as many as seven runs, chipped away at the Hurricanes’ lead and in the top of the ninth, scored six unearned runs thanks in part to a grand slam from second baseman Eric Rivera that capped a wild 11-9 comeback win over Miami at Mark Light Stadium.