After ranking third in the nation with 14 saves as a closer last season, third-year pitcher Carson Palmquist made his first start as a starting pitcher, and looked as solid as usual.
Through five innings pitched, Palmquist surrendered just one run – a solo home run – and struck out a career-high seven batters in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Towson Tigers.
The Canes (3-0) lit up the scoreboard to support the strong pitching and came away with a dominating 11-2 victory.
“It starts with the pitching. Carson did really well,” Miami head coach Gino DiMare said.