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Miami Battles No. 2 Georgia Tech For A Final Spot in ACC Tournament: Live Updates

The Miami Hurricanes look to boost their RPI and reach the Finals of the ACC Baseball Championship against Georgia Tech.
Miami Hurricanes Shortstop Jake Ogden (4) after hitting a homerun.
Miami Hurricanes Shortstop Jake Ogden (4) after hitting a homerun. | Miami Hurricanes Athletics

The Miami Hurricanes look for their first ACC Tournament Finals appearance since 2023, but that also comes against one of the best teams in the country. Miami faces off against Georgia Tech in a matchup that is more than just a great outing.

The Hurricanes want to prove they belong after blowing games against some of the top teams in the country when they had chances to win.

Miami is one of the best teams in the country, and AJ Ciscar gives them one of the best chances to play at an elite level. It also starts with the Canes continuing their sound defense and limiting the mistakes that plagued them all season.

How to Watch: No. 5 Miami vs. No. 1 Georgia Tech

The remaining schedule of the ACC Baseball Championship

Saturday, May 23

  • Game 13: Miami vs. Georgia Tech, 11 a.m. on ACC Network
  • Game 14: UNC vs. Pitt, approx. 3 p.m. on ACC Network

New Update:

Due to expected inclement weather in the Charlotte area, Saturday’s ACC Tournament semifinal matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and top-seeded Georgia Tech has been moved to an 11 a.m. first pitch at Truist Field.

Sunday, May 24

  • Championship Game:  Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner, 12 p.m. on ESPN2

Pregame:

1st Inning:

Top: Miami only gets one on, but it's not enough to start hot against the best offense in the country.

Bottom: Ciscar gets off against the best offense in the country, but after leaving one hanging, it goes yard, giving up a two-run homer to Lackey.

Georgia Tech 2, Miami 0

2nd Inning:

Top: Alveraz and Dubovik get on, leaving two stranded after a great at-bat from Milano. Canes are getting some hits off, but need to push some around.

Bottom: The Hurricanes allow two on and add their first error of the game after a great defense effort from Jake Ogden.

3rd Inning:

Top: The Canes continue to get one off base but they can't take it off.

Bottom: One mistake can lead to two. GT is going to take advantage of a team that struggles with fielding. Ciscar hangs another one, and they take it to the yard.

Georgia Tech 4, Miami 0

Ciscar gets out of another jam, but he is touching 80 pitches.

4th Inning:

Top: The Hurricanes get two more on and have five hits. but they still can't get around the diamond to get some runs on the board.

Bottom: He left another one hanging, and it's another bomb. They have that sinker read like a book.

Georgia Tech 6, Miami 0

5th Inning:

Top: The first 1-2-3 inning for the Canes this game and it was a lighting fast one as well.

Bottom: the Hurricanes goes and throws in Bilka after a single strikeout Jake Dorso but a wild pitch sends gifts the Yellow Jackets another run.

Georgia Tech 7, Miami 0

6th Inning:

Top: The Hurricanes have finally started to break through with some runners in scoring position. Miami gets a run across thanks to a high chopper from Sheahan. An RBI double from the shortstop.

Georgia Tech 7, Miami 1

More mistakes from GT. Canes take advantage again and get another run across.

Georgia Tech 7, Miami 2

Bottom: The Hurricanes had another chance to get out of the inning. Another error pushes another run on after getting some momentum.

Georgia Tech 8, Miami 2

7th Inning:

Top: The Miami Hurricanes top of the order has been quiet this game and it has held them back a bit.

Bottom: Another freshman arm comes in and Peralta is having an audition now for the postseason.

It hasn't helped and now the Jackets are a few swings away from making a play.

Georgia Tech 9, Miami 2

The call is overturned. Great arm from Alveraz. An incredible defensive play to make things happen.

8th Inning:

Top:

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Justice Sandle
JUSTICE SANDLE

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.

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