USF baseball is back in action tonight as they travel to take on Miami for an in-state battle. The Bulls, after losing 2 of 3 games against Louisville, but awakening in the final game, are hoping to beat the Canes again and get back to .500, they are currently 19-20 (8-7) on the year.
The Bulls beat Miami earlier this season during the Florida 4 tournament hosted here in Tampa, but this time, USF must be better prepared for the potent Miami offense.
The Canes are 27-13 on the season, but are 17-6 at home. Nathan Melendres is hitting .322 for the Canes and is one of their best offensive weapons. Rony Rodriguez is hitting 312 on the year and has launched 7 home runs, making him a big power threat in their lineup.
The Bulls pitching will be the key in this game. Kyle Parker appears to be getting the start tonight and will have to keep the Bulls in this one by not allowing home runs and not walking batters. Expect to see Zack Piertrzyk pitch in this game and Quackenbush as well, if the game is close in the later innings.
The Bulls offense, with Koscso and Mende will have to get something going early and apply pressure on the bases as well. Junior Carlin has a 19-game hitting streak and will have to keep producing to help the Bulls score enough runs in this big game.
First pitch is scheduled for 6 PM and the Bulls really need this win tonight. They are a game under .500 and are sitting in the middle of the pack. A win on the road against a power team like Miami could build some momentum down the stretch and could give them a spark they need to get on a roll heading into the final stretch of the conference schedule.
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