Miami Baseball Looks for a Baseline against UCF: Live Updates

The last matchup was electric, but can the Miami Hurricanes find a way to get back on track after back-to-back weekend series losses?

The Miami Hurricanes baseball team is at an early crossroads in the season. The Canes have lost two series in a row and now have many questions ahead, but against another in-state rival, they can shock them back into the system.

The Hurricanes take on UCF in their second midweek matchup after the classic 13-inning matchup against the Knights on a special night.

Last time out: Star Transfer Smashes Walk-Off Homerun, Pushing No. 23 Miami over UCF in Extra Innings

Moreover, it is the perfect time for them to clean up the troubles that they have been having, bringing in runners.

 "It's a lineup that our strength needs to be the length of our lineup, the pressure, the mental grind that the pitchers have to go through, but we just can't sit back and just let our potential or, you know, our abilities win the game," Head coach J.D. Arteaga said. "We've got to make things happen."

The Canes are also looking at a bullpen that has been struggling over the past few weekends. This is the time for some to clean up and get what Arteaga wants out of them.

"They've got to have some confidence, right? I mean, we've got some good arms. You know, [Lazaro Collera's] a good arm. Bika's a good arm. It is, you know, we've got to be better at challenging guys to take strikes," Arteaga said. "Would be a great job of answering up to the fourth, fifth, whenever it was to tie the game, and we'd come out and walk the first three guys. It can't happen.

"It's those little things that have nothing to do with having a good or bad bullpen. It's a mentality. It's an aggressiveness, it's a go after guys type thing, and, you know, they got to get better at it."

This could be another electric game, or the Hurricanes can handle business before they face Duke on the road to continue conference play and not dig themselves a real hole.

How to Watch: Miami Hurricanes at UCF

When: March 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET

Where: John Euliano Park

TV: ESPN+

Pregame:

1st Inning:

Top: You want to make a statement, you start with a leadoff home run for Jake Ogden. Miami is coming out aggressively. Clearly pissed from the Boston College series loss.

Miami 1, UCF 0

Bottom: There is a clear difference between the pitching staff for the Canes and the Knights. Olsen has the baces loaded but there are signs are this won't be the best game for the Canes Bullpen.

Miami 1, UCF 1

2nd Inning:

Top: The Canes take some bad swings, but there is also some good pitching on the other side from the Knights. 1-2-3 inning for Miami

Bottom: Arteaga is already pulling Olson. Bottom of the Second and enters TJ Coats. Ross gets tagged out thanks to a wonderful throw from Dylan Dubovik. Canes defense is outstanding. However, can they hold on to these styles of games consistently?

3rd Inning:

Top: The Hurricanes get one on base but they have an issue with grounding out at first.

Bottom: RBI groundout to bring in the runner from third. Can't make any trades in college, but if you could, Miami would be scouring the market for pitchers. Miami continues to limit the damage, but the Knights have the lead.

UCF 2, Miami 1

4th Inning:

Top: The Hurricanes take advantage of a freshman on the mound nad bring in two more runs.

Miami 4, UCF 2

Bottom: Jake Dorso enters the game for the Canes, is his has done the best job of anyone so far tonight. He picks up a strikeout and keeps the Knights scoreless.

5th Inning:

Top: Torres get's on base allowing Cuvet to bring in home with an RBI Single.

Miami 5, UCF 2

Bottom: The Canes defense continues to shine, even with a missed double-play. They get another one to get out of the inning

6th Inning:

Top: Brylan West continues to have an outstanding day. He gets a double and is brought in by the Alverez who was tagged out at second.

Miami 6, UCF 2

Bottom: The Hurricanes' pitchers continue to struggle, and Glidewell gives up a three-run homer to cut into the lead.

Miami 6, UCF 5

7th Inning:

Top: the Hurricanes get two on base at the top of the order with Ogden and Torres. Cuvet drives in Ogden with an RBI single that also pushes Torres to third with no outs. He is 2-3 against the Knights so far tonight.

Miami 7, UCF 5

More runs for the Canes to keep extending the lead.

Miami 9, UCF 5

Bottom: The Hurricanes aviod more runs in the game keeping their four run lead.

8th Inning:

Sign up for our free newsletter and follow all social media platforms to stay up to date with everything Miami Hurricanes-related: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky.