Three former Terps started the 2019 season in the majors, and it's likely more will reach the big leagues for the first time in their careers by the end of the year. Here's a look at those pro Terps whose seasons have already started: LHP Brett Cecil, St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) While Cecil spent part … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 4/16/19
Author: Paige Leckie
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
Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers
After a come-from-behind win over William & Mary on Tuesday, Maryland takes on West Virginia in College Park for the second game in as many days. With Tuesday's win, the Terps improved to 16-15 on the year and 6-1 in midweek matchups. In the 2018 campaign, the Terps faced the Mountaineers in West Virginia to … Continue reading Game Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers
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 falls short in game one of doubleheader at Illinois
A pair of free bases seemed to start a Maryland ninth-inning rally for the second time in as many games, as the Terps trailed the Illini 5-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. But, unlike on Friday, Maryland could not pull off a comeback win, falling in the second game of the … Continue reading Maryland falls short in game one of doubleheader at Illinois
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
Series Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini
Maryland enters its weekend matchup with Illinois desperate for a series win. The Terps suffered three consecutive series losses, including back-to-back sweeps from the East Carolina Pirates and the Creighton Bluejays. A midweek loss to William & Mary on Tuesday sent Maryland below .500 for the first time since February, a sign of the Terps' … Continue reading Series Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini
Maryland’s struggles continue, losing 8-1 to William & Mary
When junior Brandon Raquet sent a long ball over the fence in the bottom of the seventh, all Maryland center fielder Chris Alleyne could do was look up and watch the ball go over the fence. Raquet's homer was his second grand slam of the season for the Tribe, and broke open the Maryland-William & … Continue reading Maryland’s struggles continue, losing 8-1 to William & Mary
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