Miami Hurricanes Sweep Lafayette Behind Dubovik’s Power

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Miami Hurricanes secured a dominant sweep of the Lafayette Leopards, winning Saturday night’s game 14-3 in seven innings at Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park. This victory clinched the four-game series for the Hurricanes, with freshman Dylan Dubovik leading the charge.

Dubovik’s Standout Performance

Dylan Dubovik was instrumental in Miami’s win, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI. His performance included a grand slam, marking his second home run of the season. Dubovik too hit a two-run shot during the game.

Collera Shines on the Mound

Miami right-hander Lazaro Collera (1-0) earned the win after a stellar 5.0-inning performance, allowing only one hit while striking out 10 and walking two. This marked a career-high in strikeouts for the Miami native. CanesInsight reports that Collera’s performance was a key factor in the Hurricanes’ victory.

Early Lead and Offensive Explosion

The Hurricanes quickly established control, scoring five runs in the second inning. Brylan West started the scoring with an RBI single, followed immediately by Dubovik’s grand slam. Alonzo Alvarez then extended the lead to 7-0 with a bases-clearing triple. Dubovik continued his impressive night with a two-run home run, pushing Miami’s advantage to 9-0.

Continued Offensive Pressure

Miami continued to add to their lead throughout the game. Lafayette contributed a run by walking in a batter with the bases loaded, and West added another RBI single, increasing the lead to 11-0. Further runs came from a Michael Torres triple and a sixth-inning rally that included a double by Brandon DeGoti and an RBI single by Jailen Watkins. The sixth inning extended Miami’s lead to 14-0.

Series Finale

The Hurricanes will aim to complete the series sweep tomorrow at 1 p.m. At Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park. The game will be televised on ACCNX or broadcast on WVUM 90.5FM.

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