West Virginia Hosts Maryland in Midweek Baseball Matchup

Mountaineers look to bounce back after weekend series against Columbia

Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:34am

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The West Virginia University baseball team will host the University of Maryland on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at Kendrick Family Ballpark in Morgantown. The Mountaineers are 10-3 on the season and coming off a 2-1 weekend against Columbia, while Maryland is 10-5 and fresh off a 2-1 series at Troy.

Why it matters

This midweek contest between two strong baseball programs provides an opportunity for West Virginia to build momentum heading into Big 12 conference play, while Maryland looks to continue its solid start to the season against a tough opponent on the road.

The details

Sophomore right-hander David Hagen will get the start for West Virginia, having not allowed a run in 5.1 innings of work this season. Maryland will counter with right-hander Nic Morlang, who is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA. The Mountaineers are led offensively by sophomore Gavin Kelly's .436 batting average and nine doubles, while the Terrapins are paced by Brayden Martin's .443 average and Ryan Costello's nine home runs and 27 RBIs.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.

The players

David Hagen

Sophomore right-handed pitcher for West Virginia who has not allowed a run in 5.1 innings this season.

Nic Morlang

Right-handed pitcher for Maryland who is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA in 11 innings this season.

Gavin Kelly

Sophomore outfielder for West Virginia leading the team with a .436 batting average and 9 doubles.

Brayden Martin

Outfielder for Maryland batting .443 on the season.

Ryan Costello

Infielder for Maryland with 9 home runs and 27 RBIs so far this year.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to getting back home and taking on a tough Maryland team. Our guys have been playing well and we're excited for the challenge ahead.”

— Matt Swope, Head Coach, West Virginia Baseball

What’s next

After this midweek matchup, West Virginia will continue its home stand with a three-game series against Kansas State starting on Friday, March 13, while Maryland will return home to host Penn State over the weekend.

The takeaway

This early-season clash between West Virginia and Maryland provides an intriguing non-conference test for both programs as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of their respective conference schedules.