Juniors CJ Kayfus and Dominic Pitelli both tallied multi-hit performances in the win, with Kayfus reaching safely four times.
Virginia Tech left-hander Henry Weycker was tagged with the loss after surrendering the game-winning hit to Morales.
Following their fourth victory in their last five games, the Hurricanes will look to pick up their second consecutive top-25 series win.
Miami and Virginia Tech are scheduled to wrap up the three-game set Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m.
“Yoyo had the biggest hit of the year so far,” Miami head coach Gino DiMare said. “We haven’t gotten that big two-out hit before that. We had a lot of opportunities in the game, but just couldn’t get it done. As long as he stays consistent with his approach, he’s going to do a lot of good things.”
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