Former Terps pitcher Ryan Hill signs pro contract

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

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

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 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