Right now, the No. 1-ranked University of Miami Hurricanes (50-8) are heading into the last inning of the last game of a best-of-3 Super Regional series against the University of Arizona Wildcats (41-17).
The Hurricanes -- the first-ever winner of the ACC Tournament -- lost Friday's game, 6-3, but bounced back to win on Saturday, 14-10.
Miami is the national No. 1 seed for post-season play. According to its Web site, "The last time Miami was the No. 1 national seed, the Hurricanes won the 1999 College World Series. UM is the only No. 1 national seed to ever win the CWS."
Of course, history means nothing in a double-elimination tournament.
Before the current series began, the Hurricanes were a perfect 8-0 in Super Regional home games played at Mark Light Field. Miami won two games against Wake Forest in 1999, two games against Clemson in 2001, two games against NC State in 2003 and two games against Florida in 2004. The Hurricanes were 12-7 all-time in NCAA Super Regional games.
Anyway, since I don't have cable, I'm trying to follow the game on the Internet. The Gametracker feature on CBS College Sports is fantastic, although it seems to be a little confused. It has the UM logo next to "Arizona," and the Arizona logo next to "Miami" on the scoreboard. The photos of the players seem to be a little off, as well. (In other words, it's really difficult for me to figure out who's on first.) I don't even know if Miami is considered the home team in this game. Right now, it appears they aren't, and Arizona will have one more chance to score. Two runs would send this into extra innings, but I'd like it to be settled by 11 because I have to go to bed soon. (It is a school night, after all!)
Update: The Hurricanes hung on to win, 4-2, and will be making their 23rd trip to Omaha for the College World Series. Go Canes!
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