After failing to capitalize on a bases-loaded opportunity in the top half of the inning, Maryland baseball headed to the bottom of the ninth inning in an do-or-die situation, looking to extend their season and send the elimination game against No. 4-seed George Mason to extra innings.
But, redshirt junior right-handed pitcher David Falco Jr. plunked the leadoff batter, who then advanced to third after an overthrow on a steal attempt. Head coach Rob Vaughn strategically loaded the bases with two intentional walks in a desperate attempt to make it easier to cut down the winning run, but the Terps’ season came to a close right in front of their eyes due to self-inflicted wounds.