The Miami Hurricanes waited 345 days to get back on the field after the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly derailed their 2020 season.
They had to wait another two and a half hours due to rain showers in Gainesville, Florida on Friday afternoon. Play began at the Gators’ brand-new Florida Ballpark after a seemingly interminable offseason, but by mid-game, UF was in control with both their bats and the pitching arms and the Canes fell 7-5 in spite of a spirited late push.
The Gators piled on three runs in the fifth inning, going up 4-1 and never looking back after entering the frame tied 1-1.