Trojans rally past Hurricanes 9‑6 in playoff thriller

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Troy scored eight runs over the final five innings to erase an early six-run deficit and defeat Miami 9-6 on Sunday at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium. The Trojans (34-30) advanced in the playoffs behind a balanced attack. Jabe Boroff hit two home runs and drove in two runs, Josh Pyne had four hits including a homer and an RBI, and Houston Markham added a homer and an RBI. Zach Crotchfelt threw 4.1 shutout innings of relief, allowing four hits and striking out one to earn the win. For Miami (39-20), Alex Sosa went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, and Max Galvin hit a solo homer. The Hurricanes took a 6-0 lead in the first inning, but Troy chipped away with solo homers from Pyne in the third and Boroff in the sixth. The Trojans tied the game in the sixth and took the lead for good on Boroff’s second homer in the seventh. Troy outhit Miami 15-11. The game was played during the afternoon and evening.