After losing its opening weekend series to Michigan State and splitting last weekend’s four-game set with Rutgers, Maryland baseball looks to take its first series victory this weekend against Penn State in Happy Valley.
Owning a mediocre 3-5 record, the Terps have been buoyed by solid offensive performances by sophomore designated hitter Bobby Zmarzlak and junior shortstop Benjamin Cowles. Both have been dynamic and important pieces in the middle of the Maryland lineup so far.
Maryland’s pitching has been somewhat less impressive in the young season. Freshman right-hander Jason Savacool has been the lone bright spot out of the starting rotation, pitching to a 3.