In the weeks leading up to this season, head coach Gino DiMare lauded his pitching staff, especially his Friday night starter, senior Brian Van Belle.
In just his third start of the season, Van Belle posted a career high 14 strikeouts in Miami’s 2-1 win over Towson Friday night at Mark Light Field.
Despite posting a high pitch count through the first five innings, Van Belle settled in and managed to make it through seven innings with 105 pitches. The redshirt senior gave up three hits and walked one batter. Van Belle’s 14 strikeouts were the most by a Miami pitcher since 2013.