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After an inconsistent start to the season, the Terps’ offense exploded against Wagner.
Maryland baseball crossed the plate 31 times in the first two games, and with a potential sweep on the line in the series finale, the Terps continued to pile runs on the Seahawks’ pitching staff.
Maryland baseball (7-4, 0-0 Big 10) completed the series sweep with a 15-10 victory over Wagner College (1-7, 0-0 NEC) on Sunday afternoon, outscoring the Seahawks 46-23 over the weekend.
The Terps set the tone in the second with an offensive explosion. Maryland went through its entire order en route to its highest scoring inning of the season – nine runs. In 15 at-bats, the Terps tallied a home run, three singles, three doubles and an RBI hit-by-pitch.
Jordan Crosland hit another home run Sunday, his second of the series and of the 2026 season. During the series against Wagner, Crosland raised his season average from .190 to .250.
Maryland’s bullpen struggles resurfaced briefly in the fifth inning, allowing four runs to the Seahawks. Joseph Fredericks exited the game before recording a single out, ending the day with an infinite ERA. Cristofer Cespedes finished out the inning without allowing a run.
Logan Hastings closed out the final three innings, throwing 58 pitches and getting credit for the save. Manager Matt Swope said Hastings would be an even more crucial part of the bullpen as the Terps begin their conference game slate.
“It was fortunate [that] we won by enough in the first couple games where [Hastings] could get some rest, but he’s going to be pivotal for us in these late-game situations,” Swope said. “I trust him the most.”
Ryan Costello’s bat cooled off after a strong week at the plate. The DH only managed one hit for an RBI in the final game of the series, with no runs and three groundouts. This performance was after a grand slam and an RBI single Saturday, accounting for five runs.
Maryland stole five bases on six attempts, particularly punishing the slow delivery of Wagner reliever Tyler Vargas. This continues a trend from Saturday, where the Terps stole three bases on four attempts.
“Throughout the year, we’re going to be more aggressive,” Swope said. “We’re going to be stealing more bases, and regardless if we’re slugging or not, we’re going to use that athleticism when we get a chance.”
Fans in the stands were donning jackets and coats for the game with a high of 52 degrees, although Maryland seemed largely unaffected by the lower temperatures.
“I wouldn’t necessarily call this cold,” Swope said. “It wasn’t really an effect on today.”
Maryland will travel to Delaware Tuesday for a midweek game, barring inclement weather.
