The Miami Hurricanes will face off against the Louisville Cardinals today in Game 1 of their NCAA Tournament super regional series at Jim Patterson Stadium. Historically, Miami leads the series with a 12-11 record over Louisville. The two teams have met four times recently, splitting the wins with Miami taking the last two games during last year’s ACC series.
Both teams have shown strong performances this season, with Louisville boasting an impressive 37-10 record in home postseason games. The Cardinals have a notable history in the super regional round, having advanced to this phase five times in the past, with victories in 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2019. They are returning to this stage with a desire to reach the College World Series in Omaha for the first time since 2019, following a successful run where they swept East Carolina.
On the other hand, the Hurricanes have a rich legacy in college baseball with 25 trips to the College World Series and four national titles, including back-to-back appearances in 2015 and 2016.
As Game 1 approaches, Louisville is riding high on momentum after going undefeated in the regional round and having a week off for preparation. This matchup promises to be an exciting battle between two conference rivals.
Game schedules are set with Game 1 at 3 p.m. today, followed by Game 2 tomorrow at 11 a.m., and Game 3, if necessary, on June 8. Fans can look forward to a thrilling series that could mark the beginning of a new journey for either team towards the esteemed College World Series.