Maryland baseball trailed Illinois, 5-1, Saturday, before it scored three runs in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to one. The Terps desperately looking for a win after a midweek loss to UMBC Tuesday.
However, Illinois added two insurance runs in the eighth inning to put the game out of reach. Maryland’s comeback attempt ultimately fell short, dropping the weekend series opener, 7-4.
With the loss, the Terps now sit at 14-16 overall and 3-7 in conference play.
Both starters struggled with their command, issuing eight combined free bases with walks and hit-by pitches, but Illinois’ (15-11, 4-5 Big Ten) offense took advantage of the pitching struggles.