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Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Set to Throw Opening Pitch For Miami vs. No. 5 FSU

Erik Spoelstra has some free on his hand and will be in Coral Gables to throw the first pitch for the  Miami Hurricanes as they take on No. 5 Florida State.
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Mar 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra coaches against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Mar 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra coaches against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Miami Hurricanes are set to face rival No. 5 Florida State but first, they have a returning guest to throw out the first pitch.

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is set to throw the opening when the Canes take on No. 5 Florida State in their home opening series in ACC Play.

ACC play just started but after getting swept by Wake Forest, the Canes need to stack conference wins, and starting against their rival would be great.

Miami Player to Watch

Dorian Gonzalez Jr, Miami Hurricanes - The Hurricanes dug deep and got a huge win against Florida Atlantic on Tuesday and Gonzalez was the hero of the game. The second baseman went two for four with three RBIs, one run scored, and a home run. His eighth-inning RBI single broke a 5 - 5 tie and proved to be the game-winning hit for Miami. It was a much-needed standout performance and there is no doubt that he was given the game ball after that one. 

Florida State Player to Watch

Max Williams, Florida State Seminoles - The Seminoles are coming off a 9 - 3 beatdown at the hands of the Mercer Bears. What a shame. However, all three of those runs came off the bat of their center fielder. Williams hit a three-run home run that provided all of their offense even if it wasn't nearly enough to get the win. He will try to help Florida State get back on track against The U on Thursday. 

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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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