Series Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (23-25, 6-12 Big Ten)

By Ben Harris Rutgers will take the three-hour trip down I-95 to College Park this weekend in the penultimate conference series for each of the Big Ten’s two easternmost schools. While Maryland (25-22, 10-8 Big Ten) would sneak in as the eighth and final seed in the conference tournament if the season ended today, the … Continue reading Series Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (23-25, 6-12 Big Ten)

Series Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini (23-19, 7-8 Big Ten)

By Chris Rogers After taking two out of three from Penn State on the road last weekend, the Terps (24-19, 9-6) will look to keep their postseason push alive with a series win in this weekend’s three-game set at home against Illinois. Currently tied with Nebraska for fifth in the Big Ten, the Terps are … Continue reading Series Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini (23-19, 7-8 Big Ten)

Series Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions (24-18, 9-6 Big Ten)

By Ben Harris With 23 days and 14 games remaining in the regular season, this weekend’s three-game set with Penn State may prove to be Maryland’s most important. The Terps (22-18, 7-5 Big Ten) have four series remaining in the all-important conference schedule where their 7-5 record ranks tied for sixth. Their final Big Ten … Continue reading Series Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions (24-18, 9-6 Big Ten)

Series Preview: Purdue Boilermakers (6-28, 1-11 Big Ten)

By Ben Harris Despite leading after the sixth inning in all three games against Minnesota last weekend, the Terrapin bullpen allowed ten runs, dropping two of three to the Golden Gophers. Having swept Ohio State the weekend prior, a series win against a tough Minnesota club would have drastically boosted the Terps' postseason hopes. With the … Continue reading Series Preview: Purdue Boilermakers (6-28, 1-11 Big Ten)

Series Preview: Minnesota Golden Gophers (19-10, 4-1 Big Ten)

By Ben Harris Any and all conversations regarding Minnesota baseball begin with Matt Fiedler. The junior ranks second in the Big Ten in both wins (five) and batting average (.422). Just for good measure, he’s also perfect defensively in 24 chances in the outfield. While his 2.86 ERA last season came from the bullpen (one … Continue reading Series Preview: Minnesota Golden Gophers (19-10, 4-1 Big Ten)

Series Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes (19-8-1, 2-1 Big Ten)

By Ben Harris In their second Big Ten series of 2016, Maryland (15-15), will play host to Ohio State this weekend on Friday and Sunday. Due to pending inclement weather, Saturday’s game has been pushed up, forcing a doubleheader on Friday. A blistering hot Ohio State squad rolls into College Park, Maryland, for the first time … Continue reading Series Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes (19-8-1, 2-1 Big Ten)