Former Maryland right-hander Ryan Hill signed a professional contract with the Florence Freedom (Ky.) of the Frontier League on March 18, according to the league website. https://twitter.com/FlorenceFreedom/status/1110544765198757889 Hill transferred to Maryland from Grayson County College in 2016, where he put up a 2.29 ERA in 39.1 innings pitched in 2016, and recorded a combined 89 … Continue reading Former Terps pitcher Ryan Hill signs pro contract
Author: Paige Leckie
A brief injury put AJ Lee’s senior season into perspective
In the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday, Maryland shortstop AJ Lee rounded first base, turned to his dugout and yelled “Let’s go!” after roping a two-out, RBI single that capped a five-run rally that fell short in an 8-6 loss to Creighton. Lee reached base three times in the series finale: the single … Continue reading A brief injury put AJ Lee’s senior season into perspective
Pro Terps Update: Lowe signs six-year deal with Rays, per reports
Former Terrapin infielder Brandon Lowe has signed a six-year extension with the Tampa Bay Rays, per reports. The deal guarantees Lowe with $24 million and includes two club options. After making his major-league debut last August, Lowe appeared in 43 games for the Rays, batting .233 and ending the season with a .324 on-base percentage in … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Lowe signs six-year deal with Rays, per reports
Kuchmaner throws perfect game, No. 17 ECU sweeps Maryland with 3-0 series finale
After striking out Kody Milton for the final out of the game, East Carolina left-hander Jake Kuchmaner turned to his dugout, gently pumping his fists in the air and grinning. Then, the entire Pirates' dugout emptied as the team piled on top of the sophomore starter. Kuchmaner had just thrown his first career perfect game. … Continue reading Kuchmaner throws perfect game, No. 17 ECU sweeps Maryland with 3-0 series finale
Maryland holds No. 17 ECU two runs but struggles to score in 2-1 loss
When Caleb Walls stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, the Terps trailed the Pirates 2-1 with two outs. Walls was Maryland's last chance for a comeback. But the left-handed batter grounded out to second base, for the Terps' second loss of the weekend. After dropping the series opener 9-0 to the … Continue reading Maryland holds No. 17 ECU two runs but struggles to score in 2-1 loss
Maryland struggles, dropping series opener 9-0 to No. 17 ECU
After struggling to keep No. 17 East Carolina (13-5) off the board early, Maryland (10-6) failed to overcome the run deficit and dropped the series opener 9-0 on Friday in College Park. The Terps' pitching staff fought for outs against the East Carolina lineup all night, while Maryland's bats stayed cold in key moments. Maryland pitchers … Continue reading Maryland struggles, dropping series opener 9-0 to No. 17 ECU
Series Preview: East Carolina Pirates
With its 11-6 win over the Delaware Blue Hens on Wednesday, Maryland (10-5) has won four of its last five games, putting up at least seven runs per game. The Terps will look to ride the momentum of their two-game win streak entering their' weekend series against the No. 17 East Carolina Pirates (12-6) in … Continue reading Series Preview: East Carolina Pirates
Maryland bullpen struggles, comes out on top in 8-4 win over Stetson
Freshman reliever Andrew Vail entered the Terps' series finale against the Hatters in an unusual spot. One of Maryland's left-handed relievers, head coach Rob Vaughn usually brought in Vail to utilize the lefty-lefty matchup. In Maryland's 8-4 win over Stetson (6-9) in DeLand, Florida, on Sunday, however, the freshman took the mound in the seventh … Continue reading Maryland bullpen struggles, comes out on top in 8-4 win over Stetson
Maryland falls short in 12-7 loss to Stetson
The Terps struggled to maintain an early lead Saturday, faltering defensively in their 12-7 loss to the Stetson Hatters in DeLand, Florida. With the win, Stetson (6-8) tied the series at one game apiece. When Maryland (8-5) plated two to start the first inning, it seemed the Terps' momentum from their Friday-night 7-0 shutout carried … Continue reading Maryland falls short in 12-7 loss to Stetson
Maryland blanks Stetson 7-0 in series opener
After a six-inning pitchers' duel to start Maryland (8-4) and Stetson's series opener, the Terps' underclassmen paved the way to Maryland's 7-0 win over Stetson (5-8) on Friday in DeLand, Florida. The victory marks the Terps' largest shutout win since March 13, 2015, when Maryland beat Princeton, 15-0. Back-to-back solo shots from sophomore Randy Bednar … Continue reading Maryland blanks Stetson 7-0 in series opener