October 5, 2024

Maryland baseball drops Easter Sunday rubber match vs. Ohio State, 5-1

© Maryland baseball team vs. James MadisonThe Terps’ offense went cold as the Buckeyes secured the series victory. Maryland baseball closed its weekend against Ohio State on a sour note, falling 5-1 on Easter Sunday afternoon to drop the series in College Park. The Buckeyes took an early lead and never let the suddenly stagnant Terps offense find a rhythm. After scoring 23 runs in a Saturday doubleheader, Maryland (19-21, 6-6 Big Ten) registered just four hits against sophomore left-hander Griffan Smith, who hurled a complete game. Ridge Winand was the offensive star, clubbing homers in the second and third innings to give Ohio State early separation. Those two swings were more than enough run support for Smith. While the southpaw allowed eight baserunners—four hits, two walks and two hit batsmen—he never got in serious trouble. Smith fanned 10 batters, and he needed just 110 pitches to complete nine innings.…

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