Maryland freshmen prove they belong, get first at-bats as Terps

When Maryland baseball traveled for the majority of its early-season games, infielder Josh Maguire stayed in College Park. He and catcher Tavan Shahidi would work in extra offensive reps while the Terps spent their weekends on the road. Oftentimes, players that aren’t expected to receive time on the field are excluded from team travel plans. … Continue reading Maryland freshmen prove they belong, get first at-bats as Terps

Maryland struggles to overcome early run deficit against West Virginia

Freshman Andrew Vail entered in the fifth, with the Terps trailing 6-0 to the Mountaineers, bases loaded and one out. The righty secured two consecutive outs––a strikeout and a fly out––to get Maryland out of the half. After a come-from-behind 16-10 victory over William & Mary the day before, Maryland (16-16) struggled in its Wednesday … Continue reading Maryland struggles to overcome early run deficit against West Virginia

Maryland defeats Illinois for first series win since March

After struggling offensively against the Illinois Illini (20-10, 1-4), Maryland (15-15, 3-3) showed out with two four-run innings in the second game of the Terps' doubleheader on Saturday to win 8-4. With the rubber match victory in Champaign, Illinois, Maryland secured a series win for the first time since its early-March win over the Stetson … Continue reading Maryland defeats Illinois for first series win since March

Maryland rallies with four-run ninth to defeat Illinois in series opener

Maryland closer John Murphy walked calmly off the mound on Friday. The right-hander had just sent a strike past Illinois' best hitter, Zac Taylor, securing the final out of the game and ensuring the Terps' four-run ninth-inning rally wasn't in vain. After struggling against Illinois' defense, Maryland finally found its rhythm in the top of … Continue reading Maryland rallies with four-run ninth to defeat Illinois in series opener

Maryland pitching struggles against Indiana in 19-4 loss

Maryland head coach Rob Vaughn made five calls to the Terps' bullpen on Sunday, as his pitching staff struggled to contain the Indiana lineup for the second consecutive game. Though Terps dropped the Saturday matchup 20-5, making Sunday's game a rubber match after Maryland shutout Indiana 2-0 on Friday behind Terrapin ace Hunter Parsons, Maryland … Continue reading Maryland pitching struggles against Indiana in 19-4 loss