For a second consecutive day Maryland made a charge at a large Ohio State lead, this time completing the comeback.
Ohio State entered its highly anticipated series with Illinois with the nation's seventh-best team ERA. With their sights set on a Big Ten championship and hosting an NCAA Regional, pitching had powered Ohio State through the first three-quarters of the season.
In the Illini's three-game sweep, Ohio State surrendered 20 runs, and did not receive a quality start from any of its three starting pitchers. The troubling trend continued against Maryland, with a 14-10 loss yesterday.
Though the Buckeyes gave up 25 runs in the series first two games, Ohio State was in a position to take the rubber match and secure a key weekend win.