Maryland wins rubber match, takes down Northwestern 10-5

Even before the rain started to come down, Maryland’s pitchers struggled with command. Starter Nick Dean and relievers Nick Robinson and Nigel Belgrave combined to issue eight walks, a few of them proving costly. Three free passes in the top of the seventh allowed Northwestern to take its first lead of the afternoon, going ahead, … Continue reading Maryland wins rubber match, takes down Northwestern 10-5

Ramsey’s perfect game propels Maryland to 13-0 win over Northwestern

Most perfect games and no hitters feature a signature defensive play, a masterpiece put on in the late innings that keeps intact whatever it is the pitcher is chasing, gives onlookers a quick scare and gets remembered.  That came with two outs in the eighth. Maryland starter Ryan Ramsey had sent 23 straight Northwestern hitters … Continue reading Ramsey’s perfect game propels Maryland to 13-0 win over Northwestern

How Nick Dean’s repertoire turned him into Maryland’s ace and leader

Nick Dean arrived at Maryland in 2019 like most freshman pitchers. He didn’t throw particularly hard, wasn’t motivated in the weight room and lacked the necessary confidence in himself.  Pitching coach Mike Morrison, a former pitcher and College World Series winner at Coastal Carolina who also spent three seasons in the minor leagues, said that’s … Continue reading How Nick Dean’s repertoire turned him into Maryland’s ace and leader

Maryland tops DBU, 11-5, evens weekend series

(RECAP COURTESY OF MARYLAND ATHLETICS) DALLAS, TX – The No. 22 Maryland baseball team bounced back with a dominating 11-5 victory over Dallas Baptist on Saturday afternoon at Horner Ballpark. The Terps (18-4) are now a perfect 4-0 after losses this season, after dropping Friday's contest to the Patriots, the No. 1-rated team in college baseball's RPI.  Matt Shaw was … Continue reading Maryland tops DBU, 11-5, evens weekend series

In first year as full-time starter, Troy Schreffler Jr. has become one of Maryland’s best hitters

In his first at-bat of the Greenville Regional tournament last June, senior outfielder Chris Alleyne swung on a pitch. Failing to square the ball up, it ricocheted off his bat and at his head. Alleyne fell to the ground and needed to be replaced.  In came Troy Schreffler Jr., a sophomore outfielder who cycled in … Continue reading In first year as full-time starter, Troy Schreffler Jr. has become one of Maryland’s best hitters

Maryland handles Delaware, advances to 8-0

Delaware -- playing its first midweek game of its season -- deployed a bullpen game approach attempting to get through nine innings without having a traditional starting pitching option.  Dom Velazquez, who typically enters games out of the bullpen in the late innings, got the start for the Blue Hens. The hard-throwing right hander cruised … Continue reading Maryland handles Delaware, advances to 8-0