Hugus Strikes Out Eleven as Miami Cruises Past Niagara

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami baseball team (2-0) shutout the Niagara Purple Eagles (0-2) Saturday evening, 10-0, with a masterclass performance from junior pitcher Griffin Hugus (1-0).

In six innings of work, Hugus fanned 11 batters while giving up a single hit in the sixth. As a team, the Hurricanes retired 15 batters on the night.

Eleven strikeouts marks a new single-game record for the right-hander. Hugus’ previous record dates back to his freshman year as a Cincinnati Bearcat, where the Wellington, Fla., native tallied six strikeouts against Memphis.

Senior catcher Tanner Smith was dialed in at the plate as the Oregon State transfer went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a triple, single, and three RBI.

Junior infielder Todd Hudson delivered the first home run of the season for the team in the third inning, launching the ball 345 feet over the left-field fence. Hudson ended Saturday night perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3.

The Hurricanes will seek the series sweep tomorrow against the Purple Eagles, with first pitch slated for noon.

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