Maryland baseball vs James Madison preview

Photo courtesy of Maryland AthleticsAfter winning five of seven games on its road trip, Maryland baseball returns home for a midweek matchup against a formidable James Madison team.

Ryan Van Buren (3-0, 3.32 ERA) is scheduled to make his fifth start of the season for Maryland, while junior right-hander Casey Smith (0-2, 3.86 ERA) is expected to take the mound for the Dukes.

First pitch is set for 4 p.m. and will stream on Big Ten Plus.

James Madison Dukes (13-7, 1-2 Sun Belt)

2023 record: 31-25, 15-13 Sun Belt

Coming off a 2-1 series loss at No. 16 Coastal Carolina, James Madison looks to regroup in College Park.

Maryland head coach Matt Swope spoke on the difficulties which the Dukes will…