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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Dolphins are releasing star receiving Tyreek Hill, ending the All-Pro’s four-year tenure in Miami, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

Hill, who turns 31 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

It is one of several major roster cuts the Dolphins made on Monday morning, the person said, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not made any announcements. Miami also will release two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Bradley Chubb and cut offensive lineman James Daniels and receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, the person said.

The Dolphins acquired Hill in a trade with Kansas City ahead of the 2022 season and gave him a $120 million, four-year contract extension that made him the highest-paid player at his position at the time.

His contract, which runs through 2026, would have represented around $51 million against Miami’s cap.

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The University of Miami women’s tennis team fell 4-2 against the No. 25 ranked UCF Knights in Coral Gables on Sunday afternoon.

The doubles point came down to the wire to start the match off. On court three, the Hurricanes’ Daria Volosova and Maria Vargas won in dominating fashion, defeating Jade Psnoka and Lauren Seye of UCF 6-1.

The Knights evened the score after Daryna Shoshyna and Hannah Rylatt overcame Miami’s Sofia Rocchetti and Aely Arai 6-3.

The doubles point came down to court one. Dominika Podhajecka and Raquel Gonzalez went down 0-3 before coming back to take the lead 4-3. However, UCF’s Jantje Tilbuerger and Marina Gatell prevailed 7-5, clinching the doubles point for the Knights after a key break in serve late in the match.

Heading into singles, the score was tied quickly after UCF’s No. 4 Hannah Rylatt retired due to injury.

The first match concluded at court three, as Miami’s Ela Plosnik fell to Gatell 4-6, 3-6. The Hurricanes tied the score 2-2 after Gonzalez took down Shoshyna 6-4, 6-1 at the top court.

The rest of the match was all UCF. Tillbuerger took control at court two, defeating Rocchetti 6-3, 2-6. Psnoka clinched the match for the Knights at court six, beating Volosova 6-4, 3-6.

Miami’s Podhajecka was up 7-6(6), 2-2 on court five against Seye when the match was stopped.

The Hurricanes battled hard, but it wasn’t enough against the top-25 Knights.

Miami(3-2) will travel to South Bend on Friday, Feb. 20 to face off against Notre Dame(9-1) as conference play begins.

The University of Miami women’s basketball team defeated Boston College 82-70 on Sunday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, Mass. , breaking their four-game losing streak. 

Ahnay Adams opened the game scoring the first five points for Miami. The Hurricanes and Eagles went back and forth in the first quarter, but Miami took a 8-7 lead away from the Eagles, and extended their lead to 20-14 by the end of the quarter. 

Natalie Wetzel helped consolidate the score by dominating offensively with the eight points in the first quarter. The Hurricanes shot 47.1% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. 

Carrying the momentum over into the second quarter, Miami kept scoring with shots from Ra Shaya Kyle, Wetzel, Amarachi Kimpson and Vittoria Blasigh, pushing the lead to 34-17. Boston College narrowed the score, but Miami still led at the end half, 46-29. The Canes shot 42.9% from field goal and 2-of-6 from the free throw line.

Miami’s offense slowed in the third quarter, only scoring two points in the first five minutes. Boston College took advantage and cut the scoring difference to eight points. Kyle, however, responded by going 3-for-3 from inside the paint while Blasigh and Danielle Osho each contributed crucial points. Miami ended the quarter 62-50. 

In the fourth quarter, the Canes added 20 points to the scoreboard while maintaining control offensively. The Hurricanes in the final quarter shot 52% in field goal range and 28% from the three point arc, closing the game out, 82-70 against Boston College. 

Miami, now 13-12 overall and 5-9 in ACC play, were 34-of-67 from the field goal range, 11-of-27 from the three point arc, and were 3-of-7 from the free throw line. Kyle, Adams and Wetzel all were in double figures, with Kyle having 24 points and 10 rebounds, Adams with 15 points and seven rebounds, and Wetzel with 14 points and one assist. 

The inconsistencies in shooting have caused the Canes to be near the end of ACC ranking list. Heading into the next game, Miami needs to improve on consistent shooting while continuing to move the ball around. 

Miami will return home and play a three-game stretch at the Watsco Center. Their next matchup is against Stanford Thursday, Feb. 19. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. 

On a night built for romance, Alex Sosa and Derek Williams fell in love with the long ball, combining for four home runs in Miami’s 17-11 rout of Lehigh

Batting four and five in the lineup, Sosa and Williams went back-to-back in the second and fifth inning. Not something you see everyday. 

Both of Williams’ home runs were solo shots to left field while Sosa hit a two-run home run in the fifth. The pair combined for 5 RBIs and after the fifth inning the score was 12-5.

Sosa, the NC State transfer, continued to show his offensive prowess after his two-hit, four-RBI performance highlighted by a three-run home run on opening night.

With the bases loaded, and two outs in the bottom of the first, Transfer shortstop Vance Sheahan got his first big moment as a Hurricane. On an 0-1 pitch, Sheahan roped a ball over the first baseman’s glove and into the right field corner. He cleared the bases, diving into third just before the tag to give Miami a 5-3 lead.

Sophomore Lazaro Collera made his first collegiate start, and took some time for the Miami native to adjust.

The Mountain Hawks got on the board first for the second straight night. Senior outfielder Dom Patrizi hit a leadoff single then scored on a passed ball. A few batters later, infielder Aidan Quinn blasted a two-run homer to left field. 

Lehigh’s bats let it loose in the top of the fourth. Collera surrendered his second home run, as infielder Raffaele Rogers hit a shot to left field. With two runners on, Patrizi picked up an RBI on a base hit to right-center field and putting the Mountain Hawks within three runs. 

Collera ended his season-debut pitching 3.2 innings, surrendering seven hits, five runs while striking out seven.

Nebraska transfer TJ Coats made his first appearance out of the bullpen for the Hurricanes. Despite loud contact early — giving a home run to first baseman Trystan Crawford — Coats went on a stretch of throwing four strikeouts in a row and did a superb job in 3.1 innings of long relief, picking up the win.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, errors and walks led to the bases loaded. Lehigh pitcher Tommy Lamar walked in a run and FIU transfer first baseman Brylan West picked up his first hit and RBI. Miami held a commanding 15-6 lead.

Freshman catcher Alonzo Alvarez and outfielder Mason Greenhouse each recorded their first collegiate hits, highlighting a night full of firsts.

Greenhouse picked up an RBI single in the eighth to score Fabio Peralta. Freshman Donovan Jeffery followed that up with a sacrifice fly that scored Alonzo Alvarez.

Jack Durso, a freshman from New York, pitched the final two innings in relief. He got banged up in his first appearance, surrendering five hits and five RBI’s.

The Mountain Hawks defensive woes took them out of the game as they had three errors and gave up a plethora of unearned runs.

Miami only led in the hit column by two, 15 to Lehigh’s 13.

The Hurricanes will look for the series sweep on Sunday at noon against Lehigh. Sophomore Tate DeRias will toe the slab for Miami, facing Lehigh’s Shane O’Neill.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.

SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.

Last month’s medical evacuation was NASA’s first in 65 years of human spaceflight. One of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered what officials described as a serious health issue, prompting their hasty return. That left only three crew members to keep the place running — one American and two Russians — prompting NASA to pause spacewalks and trim research.

Moving in for eight to nine months are NASA’s Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France’s Sophie Adenot and Russia’s Andrei Fedyaev. Meir, a marine biologist, and Fedyaev, a former military pilot, have lived up there before. During her first station visit in 2019, Meir took part in the first all-female spacewalk.

Adenot, a military helicopter pilot, is only the second French woman to fly in space. Hathaway is a captain in the U.S. Navy.

“Bonjour!” Adenot called out once the capsule docked to the space station 277 miles (446 kilometers) up.

A couple of hours later, the hatches swung open and the seven space travelers hugged and exchanged exuberant high-fives. “Let’s get rolling,” Meir said.

NASA has refused to divulge the identity of the astronaut who fell ill in orbit on Jan. 7 or explain what happened, citing medical privacy. The ailing astronaut and three others returned to Earth more than a month sooner than planned. They spent their first night back on Earth at the hospital before returning to Houston.

The space agency said it did not alter its preflight medical checks for their replacements.

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MIAMI (WSVN) – A Tennessee woman finished seven marathons, in seven days, across seven different continents in Miami.

Dawn Doucette kicked off her World Marathon Challenge in Antarctica.

183 miles later, she crossed the finish line in Miami.

“You never know what tomorrow is going to bring. So I feel like if there’s something you want to do, if there’s a challenge, something you want to accomplish, do it now.” said Doucette.

She hopes to challenge Mount Everest next, and plans to take the climb later this year.

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NAPLES, Fla. (WSVN) — A quarantine is underway after a measles outbreak at Ave Maria University near Naples.

The Florida Department of Health is warning of a measles outbreak at the university.

Local emergency workers in the area are offering free immunizations.

The school’s website reported at least 57 cases of the virus since the start of the semester.

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The Canes celebrated a commanding victory, clinching the first series of the season with a spectacular display of offensive power, scoring 17 runs on 15 hits and defeating a resilient Lehigh 17-11. If you enjoy high-scoring games, this one delivered. The combined total of 28 runs matched the number of hits, with both teams’ bats sizzling. Eight home runs were hit—four by each side—highlighted by Alex Sosa and Derek Williams, who each went back-to-back twice, accounting for six of the 17 runs. Playing in the 4th and 5th spots in the lineup, both have been key threats to the Mountain Hawks’ pitching struggles. Alex has posted incredible numbers over the last two games, going 2-5 with 4 RBIs yesterday—including a home run—and 4-5 today with two home runs. Derek, batting behind him, has also been impressive, going 3-4 yesterday with two doubles, and today matching Alex with multiple home runs and a sacrifice fly. The team demonstrated power throughout the batting order, making offense possible from anywhere at any moment. Only two of the starting nine failed to get a hit. With 27 hits over two days, the team continues its relentless momentum heading into tomorrow’s sweep attempt.

JD made a slight adjustment to the starting lineup, shifting Max Galvin to left field instead of Fabio and moving Cian Copeland to the designated hitter position. Most of the bench players had the opportunity to contribute starting in the seventh inning, as the starters exited for the night. Lazaro Collera was the starting pitcher tonight but only lasted 3.2 innings before being relieved by TJ Coats, with Jack Durso finishing the game.

Lehigh was caught off guard by their two-run performance last night, surpassing their previous score in the first inning thanks to Lazaro’s shaky start. Fans hoping for a repeat of the previous night were surprised to see the Canes trailing by three early on, after the Mountain Hawks opened with a hit that advanced a runner to third on an E3 error during a pickoff attempt at first. A walk induced by a passed ball brought in the first run for the MHs, followed by a home run—one of four for Lehigh that evening. By the end of the inning, it was clear Lazaro was in for a short outing after throwing 30 pitches. Whether the home run or the deficit served as a wake-up call, the Canes responded in their half of the inning to take the lead and maintained it from there.

The Miami offense quickly responded to the three-run deficit with a six-run rally in the first inning, highlighted by Vance Sheahan’s triple with the bases loaded. They added two more runs in the second inning through the first of back-to-back home runs by Sosa and Williams. Miami continued to produce hits and score runs in nearly every inning, with only two exceptions.

In the second and third innings, Lazaro seemed to settle in, needing only 12 and 11 pitches, respectively, to complete his innings. He then started the fourth inning with a home run, followed by three hits that brought in another run, leaving runners on the corners with two outs. JD decided to bring in TJ Coats to stop the threat, but not before Lehigh reduced the Canes’ lead to just three runs. This was the closest the MHs would get before the Canes regained full control.

Miami responded in the bottom half of the inning, capitalizing with a run on a sacrifice fly by Brylan West. The fifth inning featured an impressive display by Sosa and Williams, who hit back-to-back home runs for the second time to extend the lead to 12-5.

Lehigh began the sixth inning with a home run, reducing the lead to six. The Canes responded with three runs in the seventh, capitalizing on two walks and an error to load the bases. A walk, a single by Copeland and West, and a sacrifice fly by Dylan Dubovik increased the lead to 15-5. This marked the second consecutive day with a 10-run margin, although the Mercy Rule was not discussed or agreed upon prior to the game. The game played on.

Jack Durso was brought in to close out the game in the 8th inning, but Lehigh made one last push, scoring two runs in the 8th and adding three more in the 9th with a three-run homer, their fourth of the game. Fortunately for the Canes, they responded with a two-run insurance run in the 8th, thanks to Mason Greenhouse’s RBI single and Donovan Jeffrey’s sacrifice fly to left.

Offensively, the team displayed strong batting, accumulating 17 runs on 15 hits. Alex Sosa and Derek Williams led the charge once again, going 4-5 and 3-3, respectively, with two home runs and three RBIs. Brylan West and Vance Sheahan also contributed multiple hits. The team’s batting average stood at .395, with a clutch 5-12 with runners in scoring position. Strikeouts decreased to just six, and defensive errors were limited to a single mistake. Highlighting the game was Michael Torres’ exceptional catch in the seventh inning, stretching out to make a remarkable play in the outfield.

The road to Omaha began on a positive note, with a convincing 13-2 victory over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in the season opener, drawing a packed and enthusiastic crowd of 3,221 fans. Starter AJ Ciscar, in mid-season form, struck out seven batters and allowed just one run over five innings. Lehigh took an early lead in the third inning with the bases loaded and two outs, scoring on a Daniel Covet throwing error to first. After two scoreless innings without a hit, the Canes responded in the third, batting around and scoring six runs on only three hits, highlighted by Alex Sosa’s three-run homer that crushed the ball off the second level of the parking garage in right field. The offense remained quiet until the seventh inning, when the Canes exploded for seven runs on six hits, sending 13 players to the plate. Lehigh used seven pitchers in an attempt to contain the relentless Cane offense, which was on a scoring spree in the third and eighth innings, turning both innings into runaways. The only blemishes on the night were three errors. Overall, tonight’s game demonstrated that the Cane pitching staff and bats are poised to be a formidable force in the upcoming season.

There were some surprises in the starting lineup: Jake Ogden played second base while Vance Sheahan manned shortstop. Ogden offers a stronger arm and more experience at shortstop, whereas Vance is more prone to errors. However, JD believed this was the best configuration for Game One. Another surprise was Fabio Peralta starting in left field instead of Max Galvin, who served as the DH tonight. Fabio has a better arm and defensively can cover more ground, and he had a solid preseason. Over the next few weeks, there will be some adjustments to the batting order and field positions. Certain players, like Max Galvin, are key at the plate and should not be kept out of the lineup.

During the first two innings, both teams remained quiet at the plate. In the third inning, both sides found their rhythm, with Lehigh taking an early lead after two hits and a hit batter to load the bases. A slow grounder to third, which should have been the third out, saw Daniel charging but losing control of his throw to first. This lead was short-lived, as Miami responded with six runs in the bottom half of the inning, capitalizing on two walks and Max’s first extra-base hit of the season—a two-RBI double—to take the lead. Fans experienced a brief scare when Daniel, following Max, was hit, though thankfully, there was no serious injury. This prompted Alex Sosa to step up, and the NCS transfer demonstrated why Miami valued him so highly, acquiring him in the portal, crushing the ball into the parking garage’s second level to lift the Canes to a 5-1 advantage. Fabio added another run with an RBI single, extending the lead to 6-1, a margin from which the Mountain Hawks could not recover.

Lehigh scored a run in the sixth on an RBI single, narrowing the lead to 4. However, the Canes responded in the eighth with seven runs, securing the victory and their season’s first win. The game turned in the seventh as Jake Ogden hit a deep RBI triple to right-center, setting the stage for what was to come. Seven straight batters reached base safely—four hits, two walks, and one hit batter—before Lehigh recorded their second out. Since no Mercy Rule was declared, the game continued into a final inning. Ryan Bilka, the team’s closer, was brought in to finish the eighth with runners on second and third and the lead within four. By the end of the inning, with the lead extended to 11, Bilka, no longer needed, was replaced by Lyndon Glidewell, who finished strong by striking out two batters and sealing a 13-2 victory.

The offense would have benefited from more consistent production and better distribution of hits. Nine of their twelve hits occurred within just two innings. After the third inning, the batting pressure diminished, and little was seen from the offense until the eighth inning, when the game was effectively decided. Overall, the team posted a .343 batting average and went 9-21 with runners in scoring position. However, they also recorded 10 strikeouts, an ongoing issue during the preseason. Daniel Cuvet and Vance Sheahan were the only starters without a hit. Three players had multiple hits: Alex Sosa, Derek Williams, and Max Galvin, with Williams leading at 3-4, including two doubles. The team totaled four doubles—two from Williams, one from Cian Copeland, and one from Galvin—and one triple by Jake Ogden. Alex Sosa also contributed a home run.

The overall pitching performance was commendable. The bullpen allowed just one run on three hits across four innings. Excellent relief work was contributed by Brixton Lofgren, Jake Dorn, Ryan Bilka, and Lyndon Guidewell.

The only negative aspect of the game was the three miscues, which have continued to impact this team over the past few years, through preseason and now at the start of a new season. This issue must be addressed before facing tougher competition, where mistakes could cost us games. We have either led or been near the top of the ACC in errors, and unless we improve, this will remain our Achilles’ Heel.

Game two tomorrow set for 6PM with Lazaro Collera owning the circle

For 24 years, our close community partner, The Children’s Trust of Miami-Dade County has focused on children’s development from birth through early adulthood. By the time students graduate high school, are admitted to college, or enter the workforce, they have received a level of support in their earlier years that should be the envy of much of the nation and the world. There is no stage of childhood that The Trust overlooks, from early learning and literacy to youth development and career readiness, to family and parent supports that help stabilize students long before they ever set foot on a college campus or begin their first job.

The results speak for themselves. Since Miami-Dade voters overwhelmingly approved the establishment of The Children’s Trust as an ad-valorem property tax in 2002, graduation rates in Miami-Dade County have steadily increased, culminating in a record-high rate of 93.1 percent in 2025. That figure exceeds the state average, which is also at record levels, according to the Florida Department of Education.

As the proud president of Miami Dade College (MDC), which educates more than 120,000 students annually, I see firsthand how preparation, or the lack of it, shapes a student’s path. Too many communities attempt to fix readiness gaps at the finish line. The Children’s Trust begins at the starting line.

Early investment matters. Research shows that roughly 90 percent of a child’s brain develops by age 5, which is why The Trust prioritizes early learning and literacy. Programs such as The Children’s Trust Book Club and Books for Free, the latter operated by our incredible team at MDC, put books directly into the hands of young children, often in under-resourced neighborhoods. In the last year alone, more than 660,000 books were distributed in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole through these two programs. These initiatives do more than promote reading; they help children develop curiosity, language skills, and confidence that form the foundation for lifelong learning.

But The Trust does not slow down once children enter school; instead, it intensifies its efforts to help them thrive. In fact, more than 47,000 children and teens benefit annually from its substantial investment in youth development through after-school and summer programs and other initiatives that keep students safe, engaged, and learning during the hours when risk is highest and opportunity is often lowest. Trust-funded programs provide homework help, differentiated literacy instruction, enrichment in arts and STEM, physical activity, and social-emotional supports that strengthen academic performance and build confidence for what comes next.

For older students, that support becomes increasingly focused on college and career readiness. Through partnerships with organizations such as Breakthrough Miami, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, and many others, high school students receive mentoring, academic enrichment, and guidance from peers who have already navigated the college journey. The Trust also funds two MDC summer camps for high school students focused on STEM that provide structured activities, support academic success, and social and emotional learning. These experiences demystify higher education and help students see themselves as college-bound or career-ready long before applications are due.

One of the most powerful bridges between school and the workforce is the Summer Youth Internship Program, a collaborative effort involving The Children’s Trust, Miami Dade College, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County, CareerSource South Florida, and other partners. In summer 2025 alone, 3,661 students completed paid internships at 926 employers, logging more than 575,000 hours of real-world work experience. Students apply, interview, earn wages through direct deposit, and receive high school honors credit, with many also earning college credit through a dual-enrollment partnership with MDC. Over the past decade, more than 18,500 students have participated, gaining skills, confidence, and clarity about their futures.

College readiness is not about test scores alone. It is about exposure, stability, enrichment, and belief that success is possible, and support will be there along the way. The Children’s Trust has built a cradle-to-career ecosystem that ensures Miami-Dade students arrive at college, technical school, or the workforce not only qualified, but confident.

At Miami Dade College, we are proud to be a longtime partner with The Children’s Trust in its mission. And as we look to the future of our community, one thing is clear: when we invest early, consistently, and collectively in our children, they show up ready to learn, ready to work, and ready to lead.

Madeline Pumariega is president of MDC and the first woman to lead one of the nation’s largest institutions of higher education in the country. An MDC alumna, she is a nationally recognized leader advancing student success, workforce alignment, and equitable access to education.

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MIAMI (WSVN) – The City of Miami Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 24-year-old man last seen in the Flagami neighborhood.

Authorities said Felipe Armando Lopez was last seen on Saturday.

He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and dark blue shoes. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts are urged to call City of Miami Police’s Specials Victim Unit at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – Patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood received Valentine’s Day donuts for the occasion.

Dunkin Donuts donated the limited edition heart shaped Munchkins Friday.

They also sponsored coloring activities to help children take their mind off their medical treatments.

Parents and staff received free coffee and gift cards.

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Friday nights at the Light are back.

With two on in the bottom of the third, NC State transfer Alex Sosa stepped up to the plate looking to make his first mark as a Hurricane. Sosa, a South Florida native wanted nothing more than an iconic moment in front of friends and family — and he did just that. 

He launched a three-run homer deep to right field, throwing up the U as he rounded the bases for the first time in orange and green en route to a 13-2 Hurricane win over Lehigh.

The Hurricanes returned to the diamond in a matchup against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks to mark the start of their 2026 baseball season.
With a full crowd of 3,211 and Malachi Toney’s dot of a ceremonial first pitch, the Hurricanes were primed for a dominant performance.

However, it didn’t start perfectly for the Canes. 

The first two innings stayed scoreless, with the Mountain Hawks having the upper hand. Despite some early baserunners for Lehigh on a pair of walks in the first inning and two singles in the second, Miami starter AJ Ciscar was able to hold them off.

Ciscar, a sophomore expected to lead the Canes from the Friday night role, went five innings and tallied up seven strikeouts.

On the offensive side, the night started slow for UM. Miami’s first three batters got set down in a row, but came back with a couple of walks by FIU transfer first-baseman Brylan West and sophomore left fielder Fabio Peralta, but had its chance at scoring taken away at the warning track with Vance Sheahan just barely missing a home run.

The third inning would bring the first runs for both teams, with Lehigh walking a man on and driving him in with an abundance of errors, including a miscommunication on a ground ball up the middle and a muffed grounder down the third-baseline.

Miami would end the night with three total errors, an area head coach J.D. Arteaga will hope to clean up as the weekend goes on.

Miami would overshadow this effort by Lehigh, though, raking in six runs in the bottom of the third.

Starting the inning with walks from center fielder Michael Torres and second baseman Jake Ogden, Max Galvin would stroke a two-run double on the first pitch, bringing in Miami’s first two runs.

With another pair of walks, Sosa would extend the lead with his 428-foot 106-mph introductory homer to Canes faithful.

With a Peralta RBI single, Miami would stamp its authority with a 6-1 lead entering the fourth inning.

Two innings of scoreless baseball followed, which saw Brixton Lofgren enter the game on the mound. 

Lehigh would throw its second run on the board in the sixth, with Lofgren getting replaced by left-handed pitcher Jake Dorn in the seventh.

Dorn pitched a near-perfect seventh inning, snagging a line drive rocketed right back to him and sitting down the next two batters.

Miami would not add onto the lead in the inning despite Derek Williams’ second double of the night, besides the six-run third inning the Canes only notched runs in one other inning — the eighth.

Another offensive explosion ensued, courtesy of an Ogden RBI triple, followed by three RBI singles to launch their lead to eight.

Sosa ended his dream debut for Miami with two hits and four RBI, while Williams led the team with three hits.

Pinch hitter Cian Copeland would continue the eighth inning rally with a two-run RBI double to mark his first appearance at Division one baseball, a JUCO transfer from Miami-Dade College.

Another pinch hitter, freshman Jailen Watkins, notched his first career hit and RBI in college baseball.

Also in the eventful eighth, transfer relief pitcher Ryan Bilka made his debut for Miami. A Richmond transfer named as a NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watchlist, Bilka notched his first appearance as a Cane with a one out appearance.

Austin Peay transfer Lyndon Glidewell would come in to close the ninth, swiftly setting down a trio of Lehigh hitters to end the night, conceding one hit in the process.

With the win secured, Miami starts the season off hot at 1-0, set to play Lehigh again tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6:00 p.m. EST.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Residents at a Fort Lauderdale high-rise were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out on Friday.

Crews responded to the ninth floor of the Ocean Manor Beach Resort located at 4040 Galt Ocean Drive.

Officials say the fire started inside of a kitchen from one of the units.

Several pets were rescued and no injuries were reported.

Several floors at the resort suffered water damage.

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