Canes Open Season with 12 -1 Win

Miami hurricanes Stater left-hander Eric Erickson pitched 5 2/3 innings in his first start in two years as Miami defeated Rutgers, 12-1, in the season opener for both teams at AROD Park at the Light.

Erickson has missed almost two solid years following Tommy John Surgery gave up only 2 hits and 1 uneared run in the game.  Rutgers starter Casey Gaynor (0-1) lasted 4 1/3 innings.  He gave up four runs all of which were earned on seven hits.

Sophomore Harold Martinez smacked two deep homers to left was the biggest Highlight of the game.  He had only 9 HR all of last season as a Freshman.  In all 9 Canes had at least one hit on the night. 

The Hurricanes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights will play again Saturday at 7 p.m.