Preview: Michigan Baseball looks to keep hot streak alive at Maryland
The Michigan baseball team, after a slow start in Big Ten play, has won five consecutive series and aims to extend that streak with a road matchup against Maryland. Despite a losing overall record, Maryland boasts a strong offensive lineup with multiple players hitting above .300 and several with double-digit home runs. Michigan will look to capitalize on Maryland's weak pitching staff, which has struggled with high ERAs among its regular starters.
- ▪Michigan is 27-17 overall and 12-9 in Big Ten play, having won five straight conference series after starting 1-5.
- ▪Maryland has a 22-23 overall record and 6-15 in Big Ten play, with five players hitting above .300.
- ▪David Mendez and Jordan Crosland each have 38 RBIs for Maryland, with Crosland leading the team with 10 home runs.
- ▪Lance Williams and Nic Morlang are likely starting pitchers for Maryland, with ERAs of 7.43 and 7.57 respectively.
- ▪Michigan faces Maryland on the road in a key conference matchup with postseason implications.
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