Hurricanes Defeat Golden Panthers 7-0 In Season Opener
Feb. 1, 2005
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (www.hurricanesports.com) – The second ranked University of Miami Hurricanes opened the 2005 baseball season Tuesday night, with a 7-0 shutout victory over Florida International University in front of 3,197 fans at Mark Light Field.
Hurricane starter Cesar Carrillo recorded the win (1-0) going six innings, giving up only one hit and striking out six batters. Golden Panther starter Ammer Cabrera (0-1) took the loss for FIU, pitching 5.1 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits, four walks, while striking out four.
Miami is undefeated in Carrillo’s 20 appearances with the team. He improves to 13-0 as a Hurricane, including a 12-0 record in 2004.
The Hurricanes improve to 45-16-0 in home openers. Additionally, the last opening day/night shutout was January 28, 1998 as Miami defeated Barry University 9-0.
Danny Figueroa and Jon Jay led the Miami offense going 2-for-3 at the plate. Freshman walk-on outfielder Patrick Feeny delivered a two-run pinch-hit single as part of a five-run outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning that broke open the game for the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes host High Point in a three-game weekend series beginning Friday at 7 p.m. at Mark Light Field. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children (17 and under). For more information on season tickets and ticket packages contact the ticket office at 800-GO CANES.
