Tensions and hopes are higher than ever for lifelong student Nationals fans

By Michael Kim “I have been waiting my whole life for this series.” For many Washington Nationals fans, this year’s Major League Baseball World Series is a culmination of years of disappointment. For Jackson Hawkins, a sophomore journalism major, this week “means the world.”  Since the Nationals moved to Washington in 2005, fans have had little to cheer about during the postseason. Despite winning division … Continue reading Tensions and hopes are higher than ever for lifelong student Nationals fans

Terps offense falters against Illinois

By Luke Gentile The Maryland baseball team (15-17, 3-3 Big Ten) could not surmount a late two run deficit and wobbly bullpen Sunday in its game against the University of Illinois (19-8, 6-3 Big Ten) losing 4-2. Maryland looked to close out the three game series with a win, as the Terrapins and Fighting Illini split the previous two contests. Junior Hunter Parsons took the … Continue reading Terps offense falters against Illinois

Baseball loses to Bryant

By Luke Gentile  The Maryland men’s baseball team (7-6) could not rally back against Bryant University (3-7) March 9 as the Terrapins fell 7-3. Baseball is a game of momentum, and from the outset, the energy was swinging in favor of the Bulldogs. Senior right-handed pitcher Taylor Bloom took the mound for the Terps. He came into the game with 2.86 era and a 2-1 … Continue reading Baseball loses to Bryant

Terps start season slow, but have potential

By Jacquelyn Budko Maryland Baseball’s preseason has passed and the regular season is underway, but many questions remain for the Terps as they face a unfriendly schedule. The biggest question entering this season is starting pitching. Maryland (2-4) lost starting pitcher Brian Shaffer and closer Ryan Selmer to the MLB Draft last year. Shaffer led the Terps with a 2.66 ERA last season in 16 … Continue reading Terps start season slow, but have potential