Maryland’s five-run eighth inning leads to 13-8 win over Towson

Michael Iannazzo stepped into the batter’s box with two runners on and no outs in the eighth inning. The freshman delivered his third hit of the day, scoring two runs and giving Maryland its second five-run inning of the game. Maryland (29-17, 8-10 Big Ten) appeared on the verge of a loss after Towson scored … Continue reading Maryland’s five-run eighth inning leads to 13-8 win over Towson

Hojnar blasts two home runs, leads the charge for Big Ten series win

The Maryland Terrapins (28-17, 8-10) relied on Joey McMannis and Sam Hojnar on Sunday for a rubber-match win over the Illinois Fighting Illini (25-15, 11-4) at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium. Joey McMannis set the tone in the top of the first. Maryland’s starter retired Illinois’ first three hitters in order with two strikeouts. The offense … Continue reading Hojnar blasts two home runs, leads the charge for Big Ten series win

Maryland narrowly outlasts Illinois in Saturday slugfest

It certainly wasn't a beautiful day for baseball at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium, but the Terps and Fighting Illini played one heck of a game on Saturday afternoon. The Maryland (27-17, 7-10) offense looked lackadaisical for much of Friday night's loss against Illinois (25-14, 11-3) before a minor breakthrough in the final inning saw the … Continue reading Maryland narrowly outlasts Illinois in Saturday slugfest

Maryland falls behind early and can’t quite recover in 7-4 loss to Illinois

The Dirty Terps knew that this could be a difficult weekend against Illinois, and it looked to be every bit of that on Friday night. Maryland (26-17, 6-10) entered the first game of its series against Illinois (25-13, 11-2), losers of its previous four Big Ten series. By contrast, the Fighting Illini came in with … Continue reading Maryland falls behind early and can’t quite recover in 7-4 loss to Illinois

Terps run-ruled by Nebraska 16-4 in series finale

After a decisive 11-2 victory on Saturday to even the series, the Maryland Terrapins (25-16, 6-9) felt like they had swung momentum in their favor. A series win against Nebraska (25-12, 8-4) would go a long way in the Terps' Big Ten tournament hopes, much less an NCAA Regional. After Eddie Hacopian crushed the first … Continue reading Terps run-ruled by Nebraska 16-4 in series finale

Terps even series with decisive 11-2 victory over Nebraska

Heading into the weekend against the highly talented pitching staff of the Cornhuskers (24-12, 7-4), the Terps knew scoring early and often would be the key. After a tough loss Friday night, the Maryland Terrapins (25-15, 6-8) bounced back in a big way, taking down the Cornhuskers 11-2. The offense came out hot, and this … Continue reading Terps even series with decisive 11-2 victory over Nebraska

Terps drop series opener at Nebraska 6-3 behind Brett Sears’ dominant start

After losing three straight Big Ten series, the Maryland Terrapins (24-15, 5-8) headed into Friday night desperate for a bounce-back matchup against the top-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers (24-11, 7-3). The Terps knew this would be no easy task while facing Brett Sears, the Big Ten’s leader in ERA (1.32), WHIP (0.60), and batting average against (.142). … Continue reading Terps drop series opener at Nebraska 6-3 behind Brett Sears’ dominant start

Maryland snaps losing streak, beating Northwestern 9-8 in 10 innings

Sam Hojnar stepped up in the tenth and drove a ball over the left field wall – a moment that seemed unlikely an inning ago when the Terps faced a no outs bases-loaded jam. A second Northwestern walk-off win seemed inevitable in the ninth when Evan Smith loaded the bases with no outs. The freshman … Continue reading Maryland snaps losing streak, beating Northwestern 9-8 in 10 innings

Terps play poor against Northwestern, drop third Big Ten series in a row

Neither at the plate nor on the mound did anything go right for Maryland on Saturday, as the Terps (22-14) lost 11-1 to Northwestern (12-19) at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park in Evanston, Illinois, extending their losing streak to four games. The loss marks the latest in a string of poor performances for the Terps. … Continue reading Terps play poor against Northwestern, drop third Big Ten series in a row

Terps squander Lippman’s great start, give Northwestern first Big Ten win of 2024

The Northwestern Wildcats (11-19, 1-6 Big Ten) pick up their first conference win of the season Friday, outlasting the Maryland Terrapins (22-13, 4-6 Big Ten) 6-5 in 10 innings from Rocky and Berenice Miller Park. The Terps struck first on the road. After both pitchers had relatively uneventful first innings, Eddie Hacopian led off the … Continue reading Terps squander Lippman’s great start, give Northwestern first Big Ten win of 2024