Maryland baseball was dominated in every aspect Sunday, as Illinois showcased its explosive offense and solid pitching. It jumped out to an early lead and maintained control throughout, while the Terps struggled to find any rhythm both offensively and defensively.
In what was another tough outing, Maryland was handed an 11-0 loss by the Fighting Illini. The contest was called after seven innings due to the 10-run mercy rule — the Terps’ second time falling to a mercy rule this weekend.
Illinois made their presence felt in the first inning, jumping out to a 5-0 lead. The Terps’ defense fell early, committing a fielding error that allowed Illinois to capitalize early.