IU Baseball vs Maryland - April 28-30, 2023

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

Hoosiers host Maryland (27-15) (8-4) for the weekend series.  All 3 games televised on B1G+.   No severe weather in the weekend forecast but Saturday and Sunday's games may have to deal with some rain showers.

Friday - 6:00         

Saturday - 1:00  

Sunday - Noon  

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

Maryland's first four hitters—Luke Shliger, Matt Shaw, Nick Lorusso, and Ian Petrutz combine for 50 home runs this season. Indiana has hit 44 total.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

Well, Maryland's first 2 batters hit team HRs #51 and #52 and they pick up another run in their first inning for a quick 3-0 lead.  But on a lighter note, Mackenzie Holmes had the honor of tonight's first pitch.

 

 

[maharkn 1,802]

Should really stop being conservative on first pitch. Down the middle every time

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

3-1 Maryland lead after 4 complete.

Risedorph replaced Manase to start the 2nd and has allowed just one hit in 3 innings while striking out 4.   We picked up a run in the 4th on a Mathison solo HR.

[maharkn 1,802]

Getting absolutely embarrassed down 9-1

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

And Risedorph implodes in the 5th and Maryland scores 6 more runs on a BB, 3 singles, a double and 2 HBP.  Hoosiers didn't  have anyone warming up and got caught unprepared for how quickly Risedorph's game collapsed.  Burton took over with runners on 2nd and 3rd and just 1 out.  A sac fly scores another Terp run but Burton gets us out of the inning.   But it will be very difficult for us to overcome a 10-1 deficit.

[TheWatShot 14,418]

We know that conference series start on Friday, right? 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,462]

God I hate Maryland

[Aaron 4,319]

The team is making lemonade out of lemons this year with only one starting pitcher essentially. There is a reason they lose Friday and then come back strong the rest of the weekend. They have pitching depth which wins you later in the weekend but no ace which is what you need to win a series opener. What has happened almost all year is no accident and I expect it to continue the rest of the season.

Hoosiers need to find a second legit starter for next season. However, for now they are doing the best they can with the hand dealt and as a result things have played out exactly how you would expect in a series all year.   

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

Last night's final 13-2 for anyone that truly cares.  At my age, I have only so many ticks on the clock left and I'm glad I didn't waste them on the last 4 innings.  Mother Nature messing with today's game.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

After 4, Hoosiers trail 4-1 and are being outhit 8-3.  Maryland pitcher has barely worked up a sweat having thrown just 43 pitches through 4 innings. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

7th inning stretch and Hoosiers trail 6-1 and have managed just 4 hits off Maryland pitching.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

Maryland just knocked the shite out of us today winning 16-2.

Maryland scored 9 runs in the 8th - 4 coming on a grand slam HR off Phillips.  To add insult to injury, they hit another HR in the 9th --  their 4th of the game.  They've just manhandled our pitching staff with 12 hits last night and 20 in today's game.   10 of the 20 were for extra bases --  6 doubles and 4 HRs.

Can't say I'm looking forward to Sunday's game. 

[TheWatShot 14,418]

Maryland was the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten and they're showing us why. Luckily we have a pretty easy remaining schedule. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 86,311]

Not IU baseball related but look at this catch by the Missouri outfielder.

 

[Aaron 4,319]

Young team. Not time to panic. However, the dream of a Bloomington Regional probably died today. Staying in contention for a Big Ten Title rests on tomorrow. Going to NCAA's still is contingent upon not slipping against the bad teams coming up in next seven games after tomorrow. Finish 6-1 in that stretch and you should be OK.