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Miami vs. #20/24 Clemson
April 19-21, 2013 | Coral Gables, Fla.
Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field
Game Times — Friday: 7 p.m. | Saturday: 7 p.m. | Sunday: 1 p.m.
TV: Canes All-Access ($) (Friday, Saturday) | RSN/ESPN3 (Sunday)
Radio: WQAM 560 (all three games) | WVUM 90.5 FM (all three games)
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Series: Miami leads, 29-26-1
Last Meeting: April 1, 2012 – Miami won 4-2 in Clemson, S.C.
Miami 25-15 (8-10 ACC)
Roster | Coaches | Schedule & Results | Stats
Clemson 26-11 (12-6 ACC)
Roster | Coaches | Schedule & Results | Stats
The Games
After a midweek win over Bethune-Cookman, the Miami Hurricanes will continue on their five-game homestand Friday when visiting Clemson arrives for the fi rst of a three-game set at The Light. First pitch for the series opener is set for 7 p.m.
Projected Starters:
Miami SO LHP Chris Diaz (3-2, 1.78 ERA) vs. CU LHP Daniel Gossett (5-2, 2.88 ERA)
Miami JR LHP Bryan Radziewski (5-1, 1.11 ERA) vs. CU RHP Matthew Crownover (5-0, 2.54 ERA)
Miami SO LHP Andrew Suarez (2-3, 3.86 ERA) vs. CU RHP Clate Schmidt (3-1, 4.07 ERA)
The Series
The Hurricanes hold a 29-26-1 all-time series advantage over the Tigers, but dropped two of three to Clemson in 2012 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. This weekend set between the two teams will mark the first rendition of the rivalry to be played at The Light since 2008.
The Broadcast
WQAM 560 and WVUM 90.5 FM will carry all three games against the Tigers, while Canes All-Access will provide a live stream of the game through HurricaneSports.com for Friday and Saturday night matchups. RSN/ESPN 3 will carry the game live on air Sunday (1 p.m.).
The Coach
Jim Morris is in his 35th season as a head coach and 20th with the Miami Hurricanes. He has a 1,510-644-4 (.701) career record, including a 875-336-3 mark at Miami, where he has guided the team to two National Championships (1999, 2001).
Storylines
• After a midweek win over Bethune-Cookman, the Miami Hurricanes will continue on their five-game homestand Friday when visiting Clemson arrives for the first of a three-game set at The Light. First pitch for Friday’s opener is set for 7 p.m.
• Despite their 8-10 record in Atlantic Coast Conference play, the Hurricanes are ranked No. 14 in the newest WarrenNolan.com Rating Percentage Index (RPI), while the team’s 2013 schedule is currently ranked the third-toughest in the nation.
• In addition to its own impressive RPI rank, the Hurricanes have six wins against teams rated in the top 20 RPI and 12 wins against teams ranked in the top 50 RPI – both important factors in postseason projections and consideration.
• The Hurricanes will once again look to their weekend rotation of Chris Diaz, Bryan Radziewski and Andrew Suarez to lead the way against the Tigers. All three starters rank in the top 20 in the Atlantic Coast Conference in ERA during conference play.
• Miami is 4-1 in its past five games, paced offensively over the span by David Thompson (five hits, one homerun, five RBI’s) and captain Chantz Mack (seven hits, two runs, five walks, three steals). Mack is riding a season-best five-game hitting streak.
• Two coaching legends will meet once again at The Light, as Miami head coach Jim Morris and Clemson skipper Jack Leggett will manage from opposite dugouts. The two have combined for over 2,500 wins in their illustrious history as Division I managers.
