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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Lopsided loss leaves Miami Hurricanes' baseball season on the brink vs. Southern Miss
Disaster struck quickly on Sunday night for the Miami Hurricanes baseball team. Freshman starter Tate DeRias could not survive the first inning, allowing a shocking nine runs on seven hits, one walk and one hit by pitch. Miami never recovered. Host and top-seeded Southern Miss rolled to a 17-6 win over the third-seeded Hurricanes. 'It's not how you draw it up,' Miami coach J.D. Arteaga said of the nine-run barrage. 'It's tough to come back from that. 'We were in a tough spot. They had to beat us twice, and we had to make pitching decisions on who to use and who not to use. '(DeRias' velocity) was fine. His location – the pitches were down, but they were in the middle of the plate. We were hoping (Southern Miss) would hit the ball right at somebody, but it didn't happen.' The good news for the Hurricanes is that they had played their way through the winner's bracket of this four-team, double-elimination tournament by beating Alabama and Columbia earlier in the regional. Therefore, Miami (33-25) and Southern Miss (47-15) will meet again on Monday night (9 p.m. Eastern). The winner advances to the super regionals. The loser packs it up as their season is over. Sunday's result was shocking because DeRias had been so good as a freshman this season, entering this game with a 3.98 ERA. However, he got just two outs on Sunday – and one of them took a video-review overturn that caught a Southern Miss player running out of the base-path to avoid a tag. Other than that, DeRias allowed a single on the game's first pitch, then got the video-review-assisted out before allowing a walk and an RBI single to Matthew Russo. DeRias then got a ground ball, but Miami couldn't turn the double play on the slow roller, and then the proverbial floodgates opened wide. There were RBI singles by Ben Higdon, Seth Smith and Jake Cook and a two-run single by Carson Paetow to make it 6-0. At any point in there, Arteaga could've justifiably removed DeRias, but he resisted the urge. 'The last thing you want is to take your starter out in the first inning,' Arteaga said. 'You don't want to be too quick and go through your whole staff.' As it turned out, Arteaga yanked DeRias one batter later as Joey Urban – a South Floridan from Jupiter -- jacked a three-run homer. Reliever Jake Dorn came in and retired the next batter, but that 35-minute half-inning put Miami's season on the brink. Meanwhile, DeRias' ERA went up by nearly two runs, to 5.86, and that type of statistical movement is rarely seen for a starting pitcher this late in the season. But that's how bad things were for Miami on Sunday. The Hurricanes, to their credit, scored one run in the second on a Tanner Smith homer, and Miami closed its deficit to 10-5 with a four-run fifth inning. An RBI single by Michael Torres and Jake Ogden's two-run double were the highlights of Miami's best rally of the night. But that was as close as Miami got the rest of the way. The only other good news on the night for Miami was the fact that Arteaga was able to save his most trusted relievers – Brian Walters and Carson Fischer – for Monday's game. They both should be able to pitch a couple innings as needed. Also, Hurricanes starters AJ Ciscar and Griffin Hugus – who were pitching stars on Friday and Saturday, respectively -- might be able to give Miami a couple of outs if it means keeping its season alive. 'It's a must-win,' Arteaga said. 'All hands on deck. There's no script for a one-game playoff. We will pick a starter, and if he is getting outs, he will stay out there.' Third baseman Daniel Cuvet, who is Miami's best hitter, is confident the Hurricanes can survive and advance. 'I have a lot of faith in our team,' he said. 'We've been able to bounce back all year. It's just a feeling we have in our locker-room.' Added Arteaga: 'We are 0-0 every morning when we wake up. We only look back to learn, and we only look forward to prepare. 'All that matters is the present.'
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
After blowing out Columbia late Saturday, UM baseball needs one win to advance to super regional
The Miami Hurricanes baseball team — quite surprisingly — is just one win from its first NCAA regional title since 2016. Second baseman Dorian Gonzalez Jr. drove in a career-high eight runs, and Griffin Hugus fired a 123-pitch complete game as third-seeded Miami defeated the fourth-seeded Columbia Lions 14-1 late Saturday night. Miami (33-24) entered this regional coming off two straight 12-2 losses — at home to Notre Dame in the regular-season finale and in the Hurricanes' disappointing one-and-done ACC tournament performance, losing to Cal. 'We went in there [ACC tournament], fighting for our season,' Gonzalez said. 'To get beat the way we did, it would've been easy to get down on ourselves and say this might be it [for the season]. 'But we came back home and practiced hard. The coaches said it was one of the best weeks of practice we've had all year, and it has shown this week.' Maybe, as Allen Iverson once famously said, this was all about practice. Or, maybe this was a Miami team that underperformed most of the season but is now finally playing to its identity as one of college baseball's blue-bloods. Either way, the fact is that Columbia (30-18) will take on top-seeded/regional host Southern Miss (45-15) in an elimination game on Sunday afternoon. The winner of that game would have to beat Miami twice – on Sunday night and again on Monday — to win the regional. That alone puts Miami in a great situation. But Hugus' complete game also saved Miami's bullpen, which will enter Sunday night much fresher than whomever they have to play for the title. Miami's two starting pitchers so far in this regional — AJ Ciscar and Hugus — have combined to allow just four runs in 16 innings (2.25 ERA). That means Miami's bullpen has had to cover just two innings, thanks in large part to Hugus. 'Griffin is one of those guys who always complains when we take him out of the game,' Miami coach J.D. Arteaga said after Saturday's win. 'We have explained to him that there will come a time when we're going to ask him for 120-plus pitches when we really need it, and that's what happened [on Saturday].' Meanwhile, Gonzalez is the beneficiary of batting one spot behind Hurricanes star third baseman Daniel Cuvet, who is hitting .386 with 19 doubles, one triple, 17 homers, a 1.196 OPS and 81 RBI in 56 games. In two games in this regional, Cuvet is hitting 4 for 6 with five runs scored, five RBI, three walks, two doubles, one homer and zero men left on base. 'I'm hitting behind one of the best — if not the best — hitter in the country,' Gonzalez said. 'I know the team trusts me to hit behind Cuvet. I just have to keep coming through like I did [Saturday night].' Indeed, Gonzalez — Miami's cleanup hitter — had a monster game Saturday with a grand slam, a three-run homer and an RBI single, going 3 for 4. Arteaga said teams may now have to reconsider whether to walk Cuvet to get to Gonzalez. 'We have a lot of guys who are key factors on this team,' Arteaga said, 'but Dorian hitting behind Cuvet is a big one.' Gonzalez, who is hitting .267 with an .808 OPS, 10 homers and 54 RBI, was asked if teams intentionally walking Cuvet bothers him. 'It definitely lights a fire in me,' Gonzalez said. 'But, at the same time, I have to go up there with the same approach. Stay calm, and stick to the game plan.' Miami on Sunday night will start right-hander Tate DeRias (2-2, 3.98), and Gonzalez is confident in the Hurricanes freshman. In fact, Gonzalez is confident in his entire team. 'We're not done,' Gonzalez said. 'We're going to finish the job [on Sunday].'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Group says increase of ICE arrests in Charlotte is leading to more calls for help
The Carolina Migrant Network says they've received a big influx of calls after a recent ICE operation in the Charlotte area. The group says they've received 133 calls in just the past week. That's compared to them getting five to 10 calls during a normal week. Dozens of people attended a conference on Monday to speak out against ICE arrests, including Stefania Arteaga, the co-founder of the Carolina Migrant Network. 'What is happening is harassment, it's an attack, and it's absolutely violent at every level,' Arteaga said. 'We know that community members are scared to take their kids to school, go to the grocery store, to do everything we take for granted ... we've seen detentions in close proximity to schools, not just one, but a couple.' Last week, Channel 9 heard from parents at Charlotte East Language Academy upset about a video they say shows an arrest near the school drop-off line. PREVIOUS STORIES: PTA says student's parent was detained near school in east Charlotte ICE releases information on arrest made near east Charlotte school drop-off line Man accused of threatening to kill CMPD, ICE officers, referencing deadly Charlotte ambush The daughters of Jose Martinez Hernandez spoke out of Monday and said ICE arrested him last week on his way to a construction job. She says she now has to work in construction to support her 10 brothers and sisters. "For the first time in my life, I saw my father cry. The man who had always been our rock, our provider, was reduced to tears -- and it shattered our hearts," Joanna Martinez said. Carolina Migrant Networks says the issue affects all Charlotteans, not just immigrants who are here illegally. 'We don't feel safe when unmarked vehicles with undercover agents who do not state who they are are stopping our neighbors,' Arteaga said. Channel 9 has repeatedly asked ICE for information about the arrests near the language academy, but we've not gotten clear answers. We're also asking about Hernandez's arrest, how many arrests ICE has made in Charlotte over the past week, and whether the perception of the uptick is real. We'll bring you an update when we hear back. (VIDEO: ICE releases information on arrest made near east Charlotte school drop-off line)
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Crocker Art Museum announces first new director in 25 years
( — The Crocker Art Museum announced its first new director in 25 years following the departure of longtime leader Lial Jones last year. The museum said that Agustin Arteaga, who has served as the director of the Dallas Museum of Art since 2016, will take over the role starting on July 1. Video Above: The Louvre's transformation from a fortress to a world-renowned art museum 'Art has the power to inspire, educate, and unite communities,' said Arteaga. 'I am honored to join the Crocker Art Museum, a renowned and celebrated historic institution in Sacramento, a forward-thinking city, and the decision-making center of the world's fifth-largest economy. Building on an extraordinary legacy of excellence, I look forward to working alongside the Board, the dedicated and talented staff, and the City, to expand access to the arts, create transformative experiences for visitors, and celebrate the rich artistic diversity that defines California and beyond.' According to the museum, in Dallas, Arteaga introduced a bilingual initiative and increased exhibitions dedicated to women, Latin American, African American and LGBTQ+ artists. Prior to working in Dallas, Arteaga worked as a director at the Museo Nacional de Arte in Mexico City, the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico and the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires in Argentina. SUSD, Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery host student art exhibit 'The Crocker Art Museum is a cultural cornerstone of the Sacramento region and California,' said Garry Maisel, President of the Crocker Art Museum Association Board of Directors. 'We are thrilled to welcome Agustín Arteaga, whose dynamic and visionary leadership and deep commitment to community engagement will propel the Museum into an exciting new chapter and expand the influence of the Crocker nationally and internationally. His impressive record of innovation, inclusivity, and institutional excellence makes him the ideal person to guide the Crocker forward.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
FSU series reveals some of University of Miami baseball team's pluses and minuses
How the Miami Hurricanes are doing in baseball this season depends on when you ask. If one would have asked Thursday, the answer would have been 'not good' as the Hurricanes were routed at home, 14-1, by fifth-ranked Florida State in a game that was stopped after seven innings due to the mercy rule. If the question came Friday, the answer would have been 'hopeful,' as Miami shocked FSU 9-6 on a night that the Seminoles started ace left-hander Jamie Arnold, projected by to be the No. 2 overall pick in this year's MLB Draft. Finally, if the question had come Saturday night after a 10-6 loss to FSU, the answer might have been 'it's complicated.' Here then are five takeaways regarding Hurricanes baseball: ▪ 1. Coach remains optimistic: By the numbers, Miami is struggling. The Hurricanes have a 14-11 record overall, 2-7 on the road and 1-5 in the ACC. They haven't won a three-game series in over a month, since completing a sweep over Princeton on Feb. 22. However, coach J.D. Arteaga took plenty of encouragement from the win over Arnold, who allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and three walks in his four innings against Miami. 'We showed we can beat a team that is ranked in the top five [nationally],' Arteaga said. 'We beat a pitcher who is probably the first pick in the draft in Jamie Arnold. 'We have the ability to do it. We have the guys to do it.' ▪ 2. Pessimism remains, too: Aaron Fitt, the editor in chief of said he's not sure if Miami has the NIL money to compete with the big boys of the ACC in baseball. 'Now when everyone else has so much money to give to these players, you have to be able to compete on that front,' Fitt said. 'I can't speak to exactly what's going on with their NIL budget, but it feels like they need to do more. 'It's already hard for the Hurricanes to recruit because it's a very expensive private school with not a lot of institutional aid, and that's always been a challenge for Miami.' Miami, of course has overcome that challenge in the past as evidenced by its four national titles (1982, 1985, 1999 and 2001). But the Hurricanes also missed the playoffs last year in Arteaga's first season as head coach. NIL has changed everything it seems. Gaby Sanchez, a former Hurricanes player and now an ACC Network analyst; said previous Miami coach Gino DiMare once told him that some recruits no longer returned his calls because of the finances. 'That never used to be a problem,' Sanchez said. 'Miami was the school where everybody wanted to go. 'But at a private school like Miami, the NIL money will be used to pay for tuition. At a public school, that money will go in their pockets.' ▪ 3. More focus needed: Miami allowed FSU to score in the first inning in all three games of the series. In addition, Miami blew a 3-2 lead in Saturday's rubber game. At issue Saturday, according to Arteaga, was a play in the third inning. That's when Miami's Derek Williams led off with a double before stealing third base. However, after getting a safe call at third, Williams was called out due to a video review that showed the tag was applied in time. That led, Arteaga said, to FSU scoring seven runs in the next inning against a deflated Miami team. 'We took one inning off, and you felt it as soon as that replay came back,' Arteaga said. 'You could feel it in the dugout.' 'The toughest part of not winning games is staying mentally positive. Once negative thoughts come in, things start happening.' Indeed, Hurricanes starter Brian Walters (2-1) did not record an out in the fourth as FSU in that frame put together eight singles, two walks and one steal. 'The first three innings, everything felt good,' Arteaga said. 'We were getting after it. 'But as soon as that call [reversal] came in, it just changed.' ▪ 4. Cuvet may lack support in the lineup: Daniel Cuvet, a 6-4, 235-pound third baseman who should be a high-round draftee in 2026, is coming off a huge freshman season in which he led Miami in batting average (.351), homers (24) and RBI (75). He also broke Pat Burrell's 28-year-old record for most homers by a Miami freshman. This year, Cuvet is off to a solid start but perhaps below his high standards. He is hitting .326 with eight doubles, five homers and 30 RBI. He also has a .936 OPS, which is well below his 1.165 OPS from 2024. Cuvet has some solid players around him in Miami's lineup, such as DH Bobby Marsh (six homers, .939 OPS), right fielder Derek Williams (four homers, .946 OPS), and shortstop Jake Ogden (three homers, .934 OPS). But is it enough to make Miami a playoff team? 'It does feel like [the Hurricanes] are light in the lineup around Cuvet,' Fitt said. 'They have some nice supporting pieces. But it doesn't feel like it's a top-half-of-the-league lineup.' ▪ 5. There's pitching potential: Miami's weekend starters are well regarded despite some high ERAs at the moment: Griffin Hugus (3.90 ERA), Walters (7.00 ERA), and Nick Robert (7.57 ERA). 'That's a pretty good trio,' Fitt said. 'They can compete in the ACC on the mound. They've done a pretty good job remaking the pitching staff.'
