by John Vittas The Terps led from start to finish while sweeping two games from a solid Delaware team this week. John Szefc was especially happy with his team's ability to win on the road yesterday and slow down a Delaware offense that had been averaging over 11 runs per game over their previous five … Continue reading Storylines with Szefc: Shaffer, Ruse, Martir and avoiding the big inning
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Rankings Update: Terps between No. 20 and 24 in all polls
After a 3-2 week, Maryland held pat or dropped slightly in the polls. Click the links below to see the full rankings: NCBWA: Dropped 2 spots to No. 23 USA Today Coaches' Poll: Down 3 spots to No. 21 d1baseball.com: Remain at No. 20 Baseball America: Remain at No. 21 Collegiate Baseball: Drop 3 spots … Continue reading Rankings Update: Terps between No. 20 and 24 in all polls
Terps tackle Blue Hens behind strong start from Shaffer
The first ten batters Brian Shaffer faced were sent promptly back to the dugout. The freshman right-hander pitched five scoreless innings to get his third win of the season, allowing just three hits, walking none, and striking out five en route to a 5-3 win Tuesday. "He changed up his grip [on his curveball] so he's … Continue reading Terps tackle Blue Hens behind strong start from Shaffer
Midweek Series Preview: Delaware (18-15, 7-8)
The 20th-ranked Terps (30-13, 11-4) begin a home-and-home series with local rival Delaware on Tuesday - a series that will continue in Newark, Del. on Wednesday. The Blue Hens (18-15, 7-8), currently sixth in the Colonial Athletic Association, are coming off a weekend sweep of William & Mary after losing three out of their four prior … Continue reading Midweek Series Preview: Delaware (18-15, 7-8)
Rankings Update: Terps mid-week losses cost them in the polls
Despite a big series sweep this weekend over Purdue, highlighted by a comeback win Sunday, to follow up back-to-back 10 strikeout performances by Mike Shawaryn and Rob Galligan on Friday, the mid-week losses to VCU hurt the Terps this week in the polls. Click on the links below to see the full rankings: NCWBA: Down … Continue reading Rankings Update: Terps mid-week losses cost them in the polls
Weekend Takeaways: Lineup still thin but Terps getting their mojo back
by John Vittas Maryland did what they had to this weekend - win all three games against the bottom-dwelling Purdue Boilermakers. Here are the redeeming qualities of the series: 1. The weekend rotation is solidified...for now. The Terps have finally found the winning combination with the trio of Shawaryn-Galligan-Drossner. Rob Galligan had shown that he could … Continue reading Weekend Takeaways: Lineup still thin but Terps getting their mojo back
Galligan impresses in first career start, Terps sweep double header
by: Matt Present When Tayler Stiles took a line drive to the face on the second pitch of the game last Saturday, it was Rob Galligan to settle the Terps down. After calling all of his fielders together, he proceeded to work six strong innings, allowing just one earned run, and striking out six. The mental … Continue reading Galligan impresses in first career start, Terps sweep double header
Shawaryn Cruises to School Wins Record; Terps take game 1 from Purdue
by Matt Present On a sunny afternoon in West Lafayette, Indiana, Mike Shawaryn toed the slab. His team had already given him a 2-0 lead. He would need no more. The National Pitcher of the Week picked apart the Boilermakers lineup, striking out 10 while becoming the winningest pitcher in Maryland history. Shawaryn has now … Continue reading Shawaryn Cruises to School Wins Record; Terps take game 1 from Purdue
Series Preview: Purdue…and how to follow
The 20th ranked Maryland Terrapins (27-13, 8-4) will look to stop their three game slide as they travel to West Lafayette, Indiana to face the Purdue Boilermakers (13-28, 1-11) who find themselves dead last in the Big Ten conference standings. While Maryland Baseball Network will not be making the trip to Purdue, here is how you … Continue reading Series Preview: Purdue…and how to follow
John Rayne happy to see his wins record fall to a guy like Mike Shawaryn
by John Vittas It's been over 22 years since John Rayne no-hit Virginia to cap the 1992 Maryland baseball season. With that performance, Rayne set the Maryland all-time wins record at an even 20 games, ending his storied Terps' career on the highest of notes. But after two decades on the top of that wins … Continue reading John Rayne happy to see his wins record fall to a guy like Mike Shawaryn