No. 22 Miami Opens the Season Against Lehigh: Live Updates, Game One

Was it a fluke that the Miami Hurricanes reached Super Regionals last season and was one out away from going to Omaha?

Only time will tell as they start this season ranked as the No. 22 team in the country, looking to dominate and play elite baseball opening weekend against Lehigh.

“It’s game week, right around the corner (Friday is Game 1), very excited about this club,” Head coach J.D. Arteaga said. “A lot of offense returning, the core of our lineup. Exciting to say the least. Pitching-wise guys coming back, a rebuilt bullpen. It’s an exciting time. To build off last season, one run away from getting to Omaha was great, now it’s about taking that next step and winning that super regional to get where we want to be.”

The Hurricanes are returning one of the most dangerous lineups in the country, headlined by Golden Spikes Watch List player Daniel Cuvet, one of the best shortstops in the country, Jake Ogden, and some power hitters from last season, Max Galvin and Derek Williams.

They also have their opening weekend rotation set, filled with sophomores.

"Our rotation is going to be AJ Ciscar, our ace, starting on Friday, Lazaro Collera on Saturday, and Tate DeRias on Sunday," UM baseball head coach J.D. Arteaga said.

It is also clear that Miami has a strength on the offensive side of the ball. Defensively, the team continues to gel and figure out where everyone works out best. The goal now is winning and getting healthy at the right time.

“The amount of wins in the regular season isn’t something we judge ourselves by here, it’s getting to Omaha, getting to the World Series,” Arteaga said.

“We got hot last year, it came together at the right time. We can win 45 games, we’re not in Omaha it’s not a great season here. Our goal is still the same: Being one of those final eight in the College World Series. This team plays up to its capabilities, we should go a long way this year.”

How to Watch: No. 22 Miami vs. Lehigh

Where: Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, Coral Gables, Fla.

When:
Friday: 7:00 p.m. ET
Saturday: 6:00 p.m. ET
Sunday: Noon ET

TV: ACCNX

Pregame:

The Hurricanes are warming up, donning the pinstripes for the opening game of the season. They're also with a defensive change with Fabio Peralta and Michael Torres making the start for the Canes.

1st Inning:

Top: After the catchers' interference at the top, AJ Ciscar struck out the remaining two, rushing to get the last out at the top of the first. 2Ks already for the star sophomore

Ogden, Galvin, and Cuvet on deck

Bottom: Three up and down for the Canes. Cuvet's discipline with the ball is clearly better, but a quick one inning.

Miami 0, Lehigh 0

2nd Inning:

Top: Ciscar allows two hits, but that doesn't change what could be an amazing game for him. Four strikeouts so far, and maybe many more to come.

Bottom: Two near homeruns for the Canes in the second inning. Both nearly went out but died at the end. Contact is there, just needs a bit more power. Still a scoreless game, but it's starting to get a bit more interesting as the game grows.

3rd Inning:

Top: Torres in center field is going to be fun to watch. He's so fast, and he can get to the ball with ease. However, the single run given up was down to the Canes' defense not being as tight as many would like to see. They have an electric offense, but defense is going to be the biggest question.

Lehigh 1, Miami 0

Bottom: Torres and Ogden get walked, and Max Galvin brings in the first two runs of the season for the Canes. 2 Run RBI double right between left and center field.

Miami 2, Lehigh 1

Alex SOSA WITH A BOMB to Right Field. The first home run of the season for the Canes from the NC State transfer.

SOSA BOMBA INCOMING 💣 pic.twitter.com/ssYPTzj5eW
— Miami Hurricanes Baseball (@CanesBaseball) February 14, 2026

Miami 5, Lehigh 1

The Hurricanes offense continues to boom. This is the high profiled offense that many wanted to see from the Canes and they are bringing it.

Miami 6, Lehigh 1

4th Inning:

Both teams to runless in the inning. The Mountain Hawks are changing pitches frequently while AJ Ciscar continues to dominate.

5th Inning:

Top: AJ Ciscar continues to deal, but more players are up in the bullpen, and it seems that his night might be done.

Bottom:

The Hurricannes struggle to get on base.

6th Inning:

For the Canes Jake Dorn handle buisness while the Hawks continue to struggle.

7th Inning:

Both teams continue to play solid defense not allwoing any extra runs.

8th Inning:

The Canes found a way to get more offense from the top of their lineup bring in three more runs thanks to Jake Ogden, Max Galvin, and another run from Alex Sosa.

The Hurricanes brought in their bench and continued the offensive onslaught. They added four more runs from the freshmen on the bench, highlighting the future.

Miami 13, Leigh 2