Freshman infielder Daniel Cuvet jogs past first base in the bottom of the fifth inning during Miami’s game against Long Island University on Friday, Feb. 23 at Mark Light Field. Photo credit: Lexy Ward
In the top of the 9th, Long Island University’s (LIU) redshirt freshman Noah Sorenson stepped up to the plate in a 2-2 ballgame. Miami brought out closer Drew Dwyer with hopes of holding the Sharks’ offense at bay.
On the second pitch of the at-bat, Sorenson smashed a solo shot deep into the night, allowing LIU to take their first lead of the evening and silencing the home crowd at Mark Light Field. The infielder’s first hit of the season would be enough for LIU to steal victory from the Hurricanes, 4-2.
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Miami’s bullpen struggled to back up another solid outing from Rafe Schlesinger. After freshman reliever Nick Roberts tossed a perfect four outs, Chris Scinta and Drew Dwyer faltered, allowing the game-tying and go-ahead home runs that led the way for LIU’s comeback victory.
Manager J.D. Arteaga named Dwyer UM’s closer before the start of the season, replacing two-time All-American honor Andrew Walters, who was drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in the second round last July. While trying to fill the role of the longtime reliever in Walters, Arteaga is relying on Dwyer to be Miami’s highest-leverage reliever.
LIU’s pitching staff, however, was dominant, stifling the Miami offense from start to finish. Relievers P.J. Moritz, Matt Galli, and Jack VanDoran held UM to no runs and three hits in four innings. VanDoran sealed the deal for the Sharks, forcing Miami’s Antonio Jimenez into a shallow pop-up to second to end the game.
Neither team was able to get much going offensively in what was a pitcher’s duel between both starters. UM’s Rafe Schlesinger toed the slab at the Light and shined, tossing six innings, striking out seven batters, and only allowing one unearned run.
The Long Island native’s only hiccup was in the fourth inning, where he misfired on a pick-off attempt to second that, if thrown on target, would surely end the inning. Instead, the lefty sent the ball into center field, allowing the LIU runner to score from the second, tying the game at one.
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Miami’s source of offense came from two familiar faces, Daniel Cuvet and Jason Torres. Cuvet started the game with a bang, smacking his fourth home run of the season over the right-field wall to get the scoring going. Torres scored UM’s second and last run, lacing an RBI single into right field.
Cuvet, a freshman, has been the ‘Canes best hitter so far this season, with opponents now taking notice.
After hitting his second home run in as many games, the LIU pitching staff had no interest in facing him late in the game. Tied at two in the eighth, with a runner on second and two outs, the away side intentionally walked Cuvet, opting to face Lorenzo Carrier. The Sharks’ decision panned out perfectly, as the redshirt sophomore popped out to center field.
Miami looks to win the series against LIU in the rubber match game Sunday at Mark Light Field. Miami-Dade transfer Herrick Hernandez is slated to get the start for the Hurricanes. The first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.
A mother in Miami Gardens has been sentenced to five years of probation after her 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a gun he found in her purse.
According to police, the incident happened last summer at an apartment complex in Miami Gardens. Authorities say the toddler grabbed his mother’s firearm from her purse and accidentally pulled the trigger, shooting himself in the leg.
Video captured at the scene showed the child being rushed to the hospital on a stretcher. The boy survived and has since fully recovered.
The child’s mother, 35-year-old Christina Monique Doyle, was arrested and charged with child neglect and culpable negligence for allowing easy access to the weapon. Prosecutors said those charges carried a possible sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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During a court hearing, the presiding judge, Alberto Milian, emphasized the responsibility that comes with gun ownership.
“I am a very pro-gun person, but along with the right and the privilege of having a gun comes responsibilities,” Milian said.
Doyle ultimately accepted a plea deal where she pleaded no contest, allowing her to avoid jail time. Instead, she was sentenced to five years of probation.
Her attorney, Dustin Tischler, said Doyle has no prior criminal record and described the incident as a mistake.
“She’s 35 years old, never been in trouble whatsoever in her life,” Tischler said. “She’s a very good mother, a very caring mother to several children. This has been a nightmare, and she’s happy to get it behind her.”
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Tischler also said the case should serve as a warning to gun owners about keeping firearms secure around children.
“Even though she had it in her purse and thought it was secure, the child was able to get to it when she was distracted,” he said. “If you have a firearm, it’s important to keep it locked away.”
Tischler said Doyle has completed a parenting program through the Florida Department of Children and Families and how she is allowed to have contact with her children, including her son who is now doing well after recovering from the injury.
NBC6 reached out to DCF about the case but we haven’t heard back yet.
Miami’s own pays tribute to former teacher on SNL Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
NEW YORK CITY — Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
During his performance, Hernandez definitely brought the character of “Mr. Fronzi” to life.
The over-the-top teacher with a big heart was a character inspired by his real-life theology teacher at Miami-Dade’s private Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Angie Fernandez.
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And Hernandez even flew her up to New York City to see the skit live in person.
“When I saw the skit, I was flabbergasted. I laughed from here to eternity. It was so good,” Fernandez said. “I am so honored that he chose to imitate me. That’s the best compliment you can give somebody!”
Fernandez said that while Hernandez drove her crazy in her classroom, he was also always humble, honest and she calls him one of her favorite students.
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