Terps tackle Blue Hens behind strong start from Shaffer

The first ten batters Brian Shaffer faced were sent promptly back to the dugout. The freshman right-hander pitched five scoreless innings to get his third win of the season, allowing just three hits, walking none, and striking out five en route to a 5-3 win Tuesday. "He changed up his grip [on his curveball] so he's … Continue reading Terps tackle Blue Hens behind strong start from Shaffer

Galligan impresses in first career start, Terps sweep double header

by: Matt Present When Tayler Stiles took a line drive to the face on the second pitch of the game last Saturday, it was Rob Galligan to settle the Terps down. After calling all of his fielders together, he proceeded to work six strong innings, allowing just one earned run, and striking out six. The mental … Continue reading Galligan impresses in first career start, Terps sweep double header

Shawaryn Cruises to School Wins Record; Terps take game 1 from Purdue

by Matt Present On a sunny afternoon in West Lafayette, Indiana, Mike Shawaryn toed the slab. His team had already given him a 2-0 lead. He would need no more. The National Pitcher of the Week picked apart the Boilermakers lineup, striking out 10 while becoming the winningest pitcher in Maryland history. Shawaryn has now … Continue reading Shawaryn Cruises to School Wins Record; Terps take game 1 from Purdue

Terps swept in midweek series by VCU, losing streak climbs to 3

The Terrapins dropped their third consecutive game Wednesday night, losing 3-1 to VCU. Freshman Taylor Bloom made his first career start as a Terp and took the loss, giving up two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking one. For the Rams, Ben Stine made his second start of the season and … Continue reading Terps swept in midweek series by VCU, losing streak climbs to 3

Drossner dazzles Fullerton, but 10th inning home run sinks Terps

by John Vittas BOX SCORE FULL BROADCAST Taylor Bryant's tenth inning home run broke a scoreless tie and propelled Cal State Fullerton to their first win of the weekend as they salvaged the series finale at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Bryant's home run to left was the first earned run that Terps … Continue reading Drossner dazzles Fullerton, but 10th inning home run sinks Terps

Terps beat Cal State Fullerton 2-1; Shawaryn tosses career-high 13 Ks in 8 shutout innings

BOX SCORE By Dan Servodidio COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The pep band played, the cheerleaders handed out "Maryland Pride" wristbands and the season-high 1,370 fans at Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium witnessed Mike Shawaryn pitch a gem en route to a 2-1 Maryland (26-10) victory over Cal State Fullerton (19-17) on Friday night. Shawaryn (9-0) pitched the … Continue reading Terps beat Cal State Fullerton 2-1; Shawaryn tosses career-high 13 Ks in 8 shutout innings

Down to their final strike, Terps score 3 to stun Liberty

by John Vittas BOX SCORE HIGHLIGHTS No. 22 Maryland (25-10) scored three runs in the ninth inning to take their first lead of the game and beat Liberty (23-14) on their home field 6-4. After the first two batters were quickly retired in ninth, it appeared the Terps were heading home losers. But junior catcher … Continue reading Down to their final strike, Terps score 3 to stun Liberty

Terps drop series finale, lose 2-1 to Iowa Hawkeyes

The Terrapins lost their second Big Ten series of the year Sunday, falling to 2-1 to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Joel Booker led off the 2nd inning for the Hawkeyes with a walk, and moved to third base after an error—an errant pickoff attempt—from Terps starter Kevin Mooney. The righthander walked three of the next four batters to … Continue reading Terps drop series finale, lose 2-1 to Iowa Hawkeyes