Miami Falls to Wake Forest in ACC Opener

Trinton Breeze

Today at 12:24 AM 2 min read

The University of Miami baseball team (12-7, 0-1 ACC) fell to the 14th-ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons Friday night at David F. Couch Ballpark, 8-0.

On the mound, Logan Lunceford (4-0) earned the win for Wake Forest (16-3, 4-0 ACC) after tossing seven shutout innings while allowing just three hits and striking out eight. Zach Johnston finished off the victory with two scoreless innings in relief.

Right-handed pitcher Nick Robert (2-3) took the loss for Miami, allowing seven runs (six earned) on eight hits over five innings while striking out six. Jake Dorn pitched three innings in relief for Miami, allowing one unearned run on two hits while striking out two and walking one.

Wake Forest started the game with a strong offensive attack that created momentum throughout the rest of the game.

In the bottom of the first, Jack Winnay belted a two-run shot over the left field fence to put the Demon Deacons ahead, 2-0.

With another home run from Dalton Wentz in the second inning, which made the score 3-0, Mareek Houston went on to deliver a grand slam, extending Wake Forest’s lead to 7-0 through four innings. An RBI single in the eighth from Matt Scannell pushed the lead to 8-0.

Miami struggled offensively, managing only three hits while striking out 11 times.

Due to anticipated weather on Sunday, Saturday’s matchup against No. 14 Wake Forest is now a doubleheader with game one starting at 4 p.m. Both of Saturday’s games are to be broadcasted on ACC Network Extra.

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Plymouth99

Today at 7:54 AM

Not many positive things to write about from yesterday's performance...other than Dorn throwing three scoreless innings.

Hurracanes

Today at 8:06 AM

Embarrassing. Just no other word to describe the state of the program.

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fernandez

Today at 8:53 AM

now you know why some really good players left last year! We also some had freshman leave as well who had some experience last year and are playing real well this year on their new teams!

Keyman009

Today at 9:08 AM

I believe this team needs a baseball fundamentals coach added to the staff!!!!

NicKane

Today at 9:10 AM

Keyman009 said:
I believe this team needs a baseball fundamentals coach added to the staff!!!!

This team needs a new head coach and completely new staff and direction. That’s what this team needs!

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We’reBeckCane

Today at 9:10 AM

Crushing to see one of the best programs in the country fall so far.

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iamB_rock

Today at 9:27 AM

This team sucks. What is going on @ErickMarreroU ? The lies we were told about how the team will be much better.

Suchhhh a lazy hire. FIRE JD and get a real manger

ErickMarreroU

Today at 9:37 AM

iamB_rock said:
This team sucks. What is going on @ErickMarreroU ? The lies we were told about how the team will be much better.

Suchhhh a lazy hire. FIRE JD and get a real manger

What lies? All I said was to stop bashing him because it hurts recruiting. When you should be bashing the AD and the Rudy Fernandez for hiring him….. JD accepted the job like any one of us would have accepted the job. If you want to make change, recalibrate your anger and push it in the direction of the AD and Rudy Fernandez. You *****ing and complaining about JD the coach won’t do anything.

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iamB_rock

Today at 9:45 AM

ErickMarreroU said:
What lies? All I said was to stop bashing him because it hurts recruiting. When you should be bashing the AD and the Rudy Fernandez for hiring him….. JD accepted the job like any one of us would have accepted the job. If you want to make change, recalibrate your anger and push it in the direction of the AD and Rudy Fernandez. You *****ing and complaining about JD the coach won’t do anything.

The lies the you and on a few of the podcasts D money had said the team would be much improved. This team is a joke. Bashing him won’t hurt recruiting let’s be real the product will hurt recruiting ajd this product is garbage.

TaylorWalls

Today at 9:47 AM

ErickMarreroU said:
What lies? All I said was to stop bashing him because it hurts recruiting. When you should be bashing the AD and the Rudy Fernandez for hiring him….. JD accepted the job like any one of us would have accepted the job. If you want to make change, recalibrate your anger and push it in the direction of the AD and Rudy Fernandez. You *****ing and complaining about JD the coach won’t do anything.

One thing that it won’t do is hurt recruiting. Elite recruits make their decisions based on the opportunity to play for championships and get drafted. They aren’t swayed by a dozen fans on a message board.

TaylorWalls

Today at 9:48 AM

iamB_rock said:
The lies the you and on a few of the podcasts D money had said the team would be much improved. This team is a joke. Bashing him won’t hurt recruiting let’s be real the product will hurt recruiting ajd this product is garbage.

Exactly. The state of the program is what keeps recruits away.

canester95

Today at 9:49 AM

Just a shame

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CTCanes

Today at 10:42 AM

TaylorWalls said:
Exactly. The state of the program is what keeps recruits away.

Would you want to play for this staff if you are a D1 player? Will this staff improve your game? Will you compete for championships?

The answer is clearly NO.

OrangeBowlMagic

Today at 10:47 AM

ErickMarreroU said:
What lies? All I said was to stop bashing him because it hurts recruiting. When you should be bashing the AD and the Rudy Fernandez for hiring him….. JD accepted the job like any one of us would have accepted the job. If you want to make change, recalibrate your anger and push it in the direction of the AD and Rudy Fernandez. You *****ing and complaining about JD the coach won’t do anything.

what?? Of course it will. It puts pressure on the AD and Rudy. You think they’re gonna fire themselves? I’m jealous you get to drink this early in the morning.

To the rest of the sane people here. CONTINUE TO HAMMER EVERY ASPECT OF THE PROGRAM!! Be relentless. Boo, hiss, don’t watch, don’t go to the games. Who cares about recruiting? This guy sucks. He’s always sucked. He’ll always suck. The quicker he’s gone, the better. He should genuinely be fired today. So go all out in your violent displeasure in this program. Use your voice to make a change. I think I’ve watched about a total of 5 innings this entire season. I used to watch 30+ a week. Shoot all these losers directly into the sun.

Angry Ibis

11 minutes ago

OrangeBowlMagic said:
what?? Of course it will. It puts pressure on the AD and Rudy. You think they’re gonna fire themselves? I’m jealous you get to drink this early in the morning.

To the rest of the sane people here. CONTINUE TO HAMMER EVERY ASPECT OF THE PROGRAM!! Be relentless. Boo, hiss, don’t watch, don’t go to the games. Who cares about recruiting? This guy sucks. He’s always sucked. He’ll always suck. The quicker he’s gone, the better. He should genuinely be fired today. So go all out in your violent displeasure in this program. Use your voice to make a change. I think I’ve watched about a total of 5 innings this entire season. I used to watch 30+ a week. Shoot all these losers directly into the sun.

It really sucks -- it bounces between anger and apathy --- used to set the clock to these games -- now it is like -- oh yea, Canes play today -- oh ****, Wake, we lost already.

Angry Ibis

10 minutes ago

ErickMarreroU said:
What lies? All I said was to stop bashing him because it hurts recruiting. When you should be bashing the AD and the Rudy Fernandez for hiring him….. JD accepted the job like any one of us would have accepted the job. If you want to make change, recalibrate your anger and push it in the direction of the AD and Rudy Fernandez. You *****ing and complaining about JD the coach won’t do anything.

You said you will absolutely lie to us and tell us the good news to support JD and that you trust his direction. We warned you.

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