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Louisville outlasts Maryland, goes 2-0 on season

By Mike Gilpatrick–

For the second time in as many days, sixth-ranked baseball (2-0) won a in Clearwater, Florida. The Cards defeated No. 22 Maryland (1-0) 10-7.

Junior Kade McClure only lasted 3.2 innings, giving up four earned runs with seven strikeouts on 85 pitches.

Louisville’s offense exploded early, putting up four runs in the second inning. Junior third baseman Drew Ellis blasted a solo shot to left to begin the inning, making Louisville’s lead to 2-0.

Freshman Jake Snider singled and sophomore Josh Stowers reached on an error. After senior Logan Taylor laid down a bunt single, junior Colby Fitch walked with the bases loaded.