The Maryland Terps (5-1) kept their foot on the gas pedal and defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 10-4. With a win against Washington on Sunday, the Terps put themselves in a prime position to place in the Kleberg Bank College Classic.
Maryland got on the board first, plating seven runs in the bottom of the second inning. The Terps recorded a three-run double, two RBI singles, and a two-run home run to the right field. Although the Panthers got two runs back in the top of the fourth, they could never overtake Maryland’s early lead.
Logan Koester started the game for the Terps and did well against the Panthers. He threw five innings, allowing six hits and four runs. Koester performed well at the start and pitched three scoreless innings to start the game.
Head coach Matt Swope spoke on the impressive second-inning offensive performance after the game.
“Just a huge second inning from the guys.” I thought their guy had good stuff, his ball had a lot of run. We were just able to build a big inning, punch through, and I have to give the guys credit. The guys were just relentless in that second inning. We had a little lull in the middle of the game, but we were able to add on late and tack on at the end. It was a really big win for the guys against an ACC opponent.”
HC Matt Swpe after the gamer
Kevin Keister and Hojnar were the stars of the show on Saturday. Hojnar plated four runs on his own, tallying two doubles and recording his second game in a row with four RBIs. Meanwhile, Keister reached base on five occasions and propelled the offensive showing on Saturday, going 3-for-3 with two walks. Eddie Hacopian extended his streak to five consecutive games with a base hit, including two multi-hit games.
Maryland plays their final game of the Kleberg Bank College Classic on Sunday. They’ll face off against Washington at Noon ET.
