No.5 Florida 9, Miami 3: Tough Loss

Credit: Miami AthleticsThe Miami Hurricanes dropped to 5-1 on the season after a tough loss to the Florida Gators Saturday evening. After the game the series sits at a 1-1 tie, and a rubber game is set for tomorrow.

The game started out as a pitcher’s duel. Things stayed relatively quiet until the top of the fourth, when the benches cleared after Ray Gil grounded into a double play. Apparently the Florida shortstop didn’t like Alex Toral’s slide into second, and things got a little intense between the two teams.

However, the benches clearing didn’t lead to any immediate offense for either team. No one would score until the top of the sixth. With two outs Adrian Del Castillo was hit by a pitch…