Posted March 2, 200420 yr comment_167219 Hurricanes Face Defending World Champions March 2, 2004 Hurricanes Face Defending World Champions The University of Miami baseball team travels north to Jupiter, Fla. on Wednesday to take on the defending World Series Champion Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium at 3 p.m. The Hurricanes are 7-3 on the season and ranked sixth by Baseball America. Miami will send left-hander J.D. Cockroft to the mound to face the Marlins. Cockroft is 0-2 on the season with a 5.11 ERA. Wednesday's match-up with the Florida Marlins is UM's 26th meeting with a Major League Club, since its first game against the Brooklyn Dodgers on March 17, 1950. The Hurricanes also own a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles in 1982. The Hurricanes are 0-4-1 against the Marlins, earning a tie in a 5-5 rain-shortened game in Coral Gables in 2002. The Marlins will start right-handed pitcher Justin Wayne against a Hurricanes' lineup that is hitting .327 through the first 10 games of the season. Wayne made five starts for the Marlins last year, compiling a 2-3 record with a 5.32 ERA, allowing 16 runs (14 ER) on 22 hits with 13 walks and 16 strikeouts in 23.2 IP. Former Hurricane Mike Neu along with David Manning, Toby Borland, Delvin James and Blaine Neal are slated to pitch for the Marlins. Florida's starting position players will likely get at least one at-bat. The Marlins captured a 5-1 win over th Hurricanes last season in Jupiter. Dontrelle Willis started the game for Florida. Morris, McKeon Share Elon Roots Florida Marlins manager Jack McKeon and UM skipper Jim Morris both graduated from Elon University. Both managers graduated from the North Carolina school with degrees physical education. Elon is set to visit Mark Light Field over the weekend for a three-game series. San Pedro Going Deep Catcher Erick San Pedro has had the long ball stroke going during the early portion of the Hurricanes' 2004 schedule. The strong-armed catcher has blasted a team-high five home runs, while driving in 16 runs. He also leads the team in slugging percentage at .871. His five home runs is a career high, after hitting four during his sophomore campaign in 2003. Touchet Turns Back the Clock Right-hander Dan Touchet looked like his old self - before Tommy John surgery - on Sunday, Feb. 29, against Minnesota. Touchet pitched five innings to earn the win, allowing two runs on two hits, while striking out six on 78 pitches. Burt Off to Smoking Start Jim Burt has started the 2004 campaign red hot, hitting .349 with five doubles, two triples and two home runs, including a grand slam. His team-high 17 RBI through 10 games is almost half way to his 2003 total of 40 in 63 games. Burt has tied his career high of four hits twice this season. Up Next Miami welcomes the Maine Black Bears for a 7 p.m. contest at Mark Light Field on Thursday, March 4. Elon will then visit 'The Light' for a three-game series beginning on Friday, March 5, at 7 p.m. The Saturday game between the Hurricanes and Phoenix is set for a 4 p.m. first pitch, while Sunday's game will start at 1 p.m. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167220 I'm going to the game. Anyone else? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr Author comment_167221 It's gonna be a good game. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167222 I wish I could go... Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167223 Question-is the game tomorrow at Roger Dean at 3 or at Mark light at 1? The Marlins website says Mark Light at 1, but you guys and the newspaper say 3. Any final suggestions? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167224 The Marlins should be able to hit off of Cockroft easily. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167225 The Marlins should be able to hit off of Cockroft easily. God, I hope that Cockroach and Burt get spanked!! :lol Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167226 I'll also be at the game! WOO HOO baseball! Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167227 Is the game today on the radio? Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167228 Top of the 3rd...5-0 FISH!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167229 neu issued two straight walks Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167230 Neu Ks Barton(sp?) Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167231 Neu Ks Figueroa. 2 Ks for Neu. Nasty Curveball Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167232 6-1 Bottom 3rd Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167233 Is the game today on the radio? http://wvum.org U of M campus radio 90.5 FM 4th inning 6-1 Marlins Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167234 I figured they'd jump all over Cockroft. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167235 6-4 Marlins lead, but the Canes are threatening. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167236 This Delvin James guy sucks. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167237 6-6 tied, Braun homers. Canes score five in the top of the seventh inning, which is not over yet. Two outs. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167238 who gave up all those runs Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167239 who gave up all those runs Delvin James Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167240 Good going Delvin! Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167241 bases loaded Gerald williams up Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167242 :banghead Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 3, 200420 yr comment_167243 bases loaded Gerald williams up And he strikes out. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/9745-hurricanes-face-defending-world-champions/?&do=findComment&comment=167243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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