No. 20 Hurricanes Gear Up for Test at No. 7 Virginia – University of Miami Athletics

PARTY LIKE IT’S 2001

• For the first time in 22 years and the eighth time in school history, the Hurricanes picked up their first-weekend sweep over rival Florida State.

• Across the three-game set, Miami outscored the Seminoles, 27-6, recording an 11-0 victory in the series opener, a 3-2 win Saturday and a 13-4 triumph in the finale Sunday.

• All three Miami starters pitched into the eighth inning, marking the first occurrence three consecutive Hurricane hurlers accomplished that feat since 2014.

• Sophomore ace Karson Ligon earned ACC Pitcher of the Week honors, following a career-best eight shutout innings.

• Saturday starter Gage Ziehl tied a career high with nine strikeouts across 7 2/3 frames of one-run baseball.

• Junior right-hander Alejandro Rosario punched out a career-best 12 batters over a career-long eight innings, retiring the final 14 batters he faced.

HOME SWEET HOME

• The Hurricanes are off to their best 21-game start at home since 2016, posting a 18-3 mark inside the friendly confines of Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field this season.

• Miami is slashing .313/.425/.585, outscoring its opponents, 191-93, across its 21 home contests.

• With head coach Gino DiMare at the helm, the Hurricanes boast a 101-32 (.759) record at Mark Light Field.