Photos: Jason Heyward's brother starring in College World Series

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Photos of Jacob Heyward, who led Miami to a dramatic victory in the College World Series. Heyward is the brother of former Braves player Jason Heyward.

Miami sophomore Jacob Heyward, the younger brother of former Braves outfielder Jason Heyward, led Miami to a dramatic victory in the College World Series. Heyward singled in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Hurricanes knocked Arkansas out of the tournament with a 4-3 victory on Monday. Heyward hit a two-run homer and reached base all four times he went to the plate Monday. Take a look at more photos of Jacob Heyward, whose brother now plays for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Heyward couldn't even crack the lineup much until the last month. He saw spot duty in 24 games as a freshman started only three of the first 34 games this season. He didn't become the Hurricanes' regular left fielder until 16 games ago.

"He has the tools to be a good player. He has great genes. Everybody in his family does," Miami coach Jim Morris said. "I called him in to talk to him to make sure he understood I still believed in him and to keep your head up when you're not playing."

"Everything is going to be the way you want it to be," Heyward said. "There were things we had to do to make us a better team, and it wasn't my time to be in there. I had to stay patient and understand my time would come. I love my teammates, I love the University of Miami, I love my coaches. We go to college to get better as baseball players. Stay patient and have fun."

Heyward bats in the No. 9 hole and has reached base in six of his eight plate appearances in Omaha. He's batting .400 (22 of 55) with two homers and 16 RBIs in the last 16 games.

Jacob Heyward (24) gets a hug after his single scored Carl Chester during the ninth inning to beat Arkansas.

Miami's Jacob Heyward (24) celebrates his two-run home run with Garrett Kennedy (40), who also scored on the play, and Ricky Eusebio (2).

Miami's Jacob Heyward (right) is welcomed by Ricky Eusebio after his two-run home run

Miami left fielder Jacob Heyward, center, is congratulated by Miami coach Jim Morris, right, following the win over Arkansas.

Miami's Jacob Heyward (24) reacts after scoring as Arkansas pitcher Lance Phillips, left, throws the ball, in the seventh inning.

Miami players from left: Bryan Garcia (19), Jacob Heyward , Christopher Barr (17) Willie Abreu (13) celebrate their 4-3 win over Arkansas.

Miami's Jacob Heyward (24) follows through against VCU during super regionals of the NCAA college baseball tournament, Friday, June 5, 2015, in Coral Gables, Fla.

Miami left fielder Jacob Heyward can't corral a ball hit by Florida's Peter Alonso.

Miami's Jacob Heyward (24) slides safely into home plate on a single by Ricky Eusebio against VCU during the second inning in the super regionals of the NCAA college baseball tournament.

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Miami sophomore Jacob Heyward, the younger brother of former Braves outfielder Jason Heyward, led Miami to a dramatic victory in the College World Series. Heyward singled in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Hurricanes knocked Arkansas out of the tournament with a 4-3 victory on Monday. Heyward hit a two-run homer and reached base all four times he went to the plate Monday. Take a look at more photos of Jacob Heyward, whose brother now plays for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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