Griffin Hugus Dominates In Debut, Leads Hurricanes to Second Win of the Season

The debut of Griffin Hugus for the Miami Hurricanes did not disappoint as he dominated on the mound, while catcher Tanner Smith almost had a perfect game at bat.

Griffin Hugus throwing for the Miami Hurricanes against Niagara. | Miami Hurricanes Athletics

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes (2-0) complete another great game against the Niagara Purple Eagles (0-2) thanks to a stellar performance from its potential ace and shutout the visiting team 10-0. 

Another game for the Canes where they took advantage of mental blunders from the Eagles and a fantastic showing from the debuting Griffin Hugus. 

Hey....

Griffin Hugus is FOR REAL 😳 pic.twitter.com/Usfm2BCmza

— Miami Hurricanes Baseball (@CanesBaseball) February 16, 2025

Throughout the first 5.3, the junior Cincinnati transfer was in control of the entire game and was thrown a fantastic game. Only two games into the season and looks like the potential ace for the Hurricanes this season.

Through 5.3 innings, he had 10 strikeouts, and not until the sixth is when he allowed a runner on base. He finished his night in the sixth with 11 strikeouts and owning any Eagle that was put in front of him.

The Hurricanes also had another batter go perfect at the plate. Senior catcher Tanner Smith was close to a perfect game and was able to place the ball anywhere in the ballpark. He finished with a single, two doubles, and a triple to end his night after dominating and going 4-4 with 3 RBIs.

We ❤️ two-out RBIs

Thanks, Tanner! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/7B1nj7MPNc

— Miami Hurricanes Baseball (@CanesBaseball) February 15, 2025

Also, take notice of the bottom of the lineup for the Hurricanes. Freshman Michael Torres is having a great start to the season despite what the stat sheet may say. He is one of the key players to watch for during the season as a potential freshman All-American.

The Hurricanes will finish out their series against Niagara with the first pitch commencing at noon ET at Mark Light Field with Sunday starter Brian Walters waiting for his season debut.

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Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University and is the site lead for Miami Hurricanes on SI. He can be reached at justice.sandle111@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter@Justice_News5.

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