Maryland Baseball Swept by Ohio State in Weekend Big Ten Matchup

The Terps struggled against a conference opponent, dropping all three games in Columbus

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:19am

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Maryland's trip to Columbus unraveled fast, and by Sunday the Terps were staring at a full sweep. Ohio State controlled the series from start to finish, exposing Maryland's inconsistencies across all three games.

Why it matters

The sweep not only stings in the standings but also raises pressing questions about where the Terps go from here in Big Ten play, as they look to bounce back from a tough weekend against a conference opponent.

The details

Across the three-game series, Maryland struggled to generate timely offense, couldn't steady things on the mound, and watched the Buckeyes seize momentum at every critical moment. The Terps dropped the opener 10-8, fell 14-12 in a wild, high-scoring Saturday slugfest, and were shut down completely in Sunday's finale, a 7-0 loss that sealed the sweep.

  • On Friday, Maryland let a winnable opener slip away, falling 10-8 after Ohio State's five-run seventh inning flipped the game.
  • On Saturday, Game Two turned into an offensive roller coaster, but Maryland couldn't land the final punch in a 14-12 loss.
  • On Sunday, Maryland never found a spark in the finale, falling 7-0 as Ohio State completed the sweep.

The players

Mike Shawaryn

A Maryland Terps pitcher.

Brayden Martin

Maryland's right fielder who set the tone for the Terps' lineup, reaching base all four times and finishing 3-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a pair of walks.

Ty Kaunas

Maryland's shortstop who added another steady performance, going 1-for-3 with a run, two RBIs, and two walks as he continued to deliver in key spots.

Jordan Crosland

Maryland's left fielder who provided the biggest swing of the night with a double down the third base line, driving in three runs while scoring once.

Ryan Costello

Maryland's first baseman who delivered one of his biggest games of the season with a 2-for-5 day that included five RBIs and two runs scored.

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What they’re saying

“Maryland 3B Brayden Martin is a fun draft sleeper. The guy has a grand total of 9 whiffs all season across 163 swings. That's a sub-5% whiff rate. It's the smallest whiff% in D1 baseball among players that have seen at least 250 pitches this season.”

— Joe Doyle

What’s next

The Terps won't have much time to dwell on the sweep, with a demanding five-game week now on deck. Maryland opens with back-to-back road midweek matchups at UMBC on Tuesday and Navy on Wednesday before returning to College Park for a pivotal Big Ten series against Indiana.

The takeaway

This series sweep highlights the inconsistencies that have plagued Maryland's baseball team this season, as they struggled to find a rhythm against a conference opponent. The Terps will need to quickly regroup and refocus ahead of a busy week, with a crucial Big Ten series against Indiana on the horizon.