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Nittany Lions Welcome Terrapins in Conference Home Finale (Enhanced Series Preview)

Updated: May 2


Maryland (20-26, 6-15 Big Ten) at Penn State (26-17, 12-12 Big Ten)

Dates: May 2-4

Times: 5:30 PM (Fri), 2:00 PM (Sat), 1:00 PM (Sun)

Location: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park (University Park, PA)

  • Average Home Attendance (2025): 1,879.16

  • Highest Home Attendance (2025): 6,106 (April 22, vs. No. 16 West Virginia)

  • Capacity: 5,406

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Quick Preview: Crunch Time for Qualifying

With at-large chances all but out the window for the Penn State Nittany Lions, their focus now turns to making it to the Big Ten Tournament. As for the Maryland Terrapins, they’ll need to win more than half of their remaining conference games to stay in the hunt.


Staying Patient at the Plate

The Terrapins have been one of the best in the country when it comes to plate discipline, ranking 10th in Division I in walks this season with 269. Third baseman Brayden Martin has been issued the free pass more than anyone on the Maryland roster this season with 46 walks. (Source: University of Maryland Athletics)


No Power, No Problem

The severe weather in State College knocked out electricity and other functions in downtown apartments and homes on Tuesday, but rolling into Wednesday the Nittany Lions’ baseball team was lights out in the 14-4 win over Rider. The power bats were on display as the Penn State offense crushed two home runs thanks to third baseman Bryce Molinaro and shortstop Ryan Weingartner. (Source: The Daily Collegian)


Maryland at Penn State: By The Numbers

Maryland

Offense

Penn State

.289

Batting Average

.270

.412

On-Base Pct

.387

72 (1.57)

Home Runs (per game)

65 (1.51)

68-132-70

Total Runs (Fri-Sat-Sun)

100-96-77


Maryland

Defense

Penn State

6.95

Earned Run Avg

5.96

.293

Opponent Batting Avg

.272

360 (7.83)

Strikeouts (per game)

349 (7.59)

238 (5.17)

Walks (per game)

199 (4.33)



The Head-to-Head History of Maryland-Penn State (Source: 2025 Penn State Baseball Record Book)

Penn State is 22-23 against Maryland all-time. Penn State last played Maryland on the weekend of May 16-17, 2024, sweeping the Terrapins on the road. Penn State is 11-13 against Maryland at home all-time. Penn State has won the last one series dating back to May 16-17, 2024. Maryland most recently won a series over Penn State on the weekend of May 18-20, 2023, taking two-of-three on the road.


Probable Starting Pitchers

Maryland

  1. LHP Kyle McCoy, R-So. (4-2, 3.27 ERA)

    1. Conference Splits (7 games/starts): 1-2, 4.61 ERA

    2. Away Splits (5 games/starts): 1-2, 4.55 ERA

    3. Career vs. Penn State: No Stats

  2. RHP Joey McMannis, So. (1-2, 9.00 ERA)

    1. Conference Splits (6 games/4 starts): 1-2, 9.60 ERA

    2. Away Splits (6 games/3 starts): 1-0, 8.03 ERA

    3. Career vs. Penn State: No Stats

  3. LHP Omar Melendez, Sr. (1-2, 7.83 ERA)

    1. Conference Splits (5 games/0 starts): 0-0, 6.52 ERA

    2. Away Splits (3 games/2 starts): 0-0, 14.14 ERA

    3. Career vs. Penn State (1 game/start): 0-1, 2.25 ERA

Penn State

  1. LHP Ryan DeSanto, Jr. (7-1, 3.58 ERA)

    1. Conference Splits (8 games/starts): 5-1, 3.80 ERA

    2. Home Splits (4 games/starts): 2-1, 3.60 ERA

    3. Career vs. Maryland: No Stats

  2. LHP Logan Olson, Jr. (0-3, 7.94 ERA)

    1. Conference Splits (6 games/starts): 0-3, 8.44 ERA

    2. Home Splits (4 games/starts): 0-2, 8.68 ERA

    3. Career vs. Maryland: No Stats

  3. To be announced.


Top Bullpen Pitchers

Maryland

  1. RHP Christofer Cespedes, Fr. (16 app, 24.2 IP, 5.47 ERA, 1.42 WHIP)

    1. Conference Splits (10 games): 10 app, 15.1 IP, 7.04 ERA, 1.70 WHIP

    2. Away Splits (8 games): 8 app, 13 IP, 4.85 ERA, 1.54 WHIP

    3. Career vs. Penn State: No Stats

  2. RHP Logan Hastings, Fr. (14 app, 43.1 IP, 6.02 ERA, 1.09 WHIP)

    1. Conference Splits (7 games): 7 app, 24.2 IP, 7.30 ERA, 1.58 WHIP

    2. Away Splits (7 games): 7 app, 23.1 IP, 6.17 ERA, 1.80 WHIP

    3. Career vs. Penn State: No Stats

  3. LHP Andrew Johnson, Sr. (19 app, 26.2 IP, 8.10 ERA, 2.03 WHIP)

    1. Conference Splits (8 games): 8 app, 11 IP, 13.09 ERA, 2.36 WHIP

    2. Away Splits (7 games): 7 app, 7.1 IP, 7.36 ERA, 2.59 WHIP

    3. Career vs. Penn State (3 games): 3 app, 3.2 IP, 0.00 ERA, 1.09 WHIP

Penn State

  • LHP Anthony Steele, Sr. (19 app, 28.2 IP, 2.51 ERA, 1.40 WHIP)

    • Conference Splits (10 games): 10 app, 19.1 IP, 2.33 ERA, 1.45 WHIP

    • Home Splits (8 games): 8 app, 11.2 IP, 3.86 ERA, 1.71 WHIP

    • Career vs. Maryland (2 games): 2 app, 3.1 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.90 WHIP

  • RHP Dimond Loosli, Jr. (15 app, 23 IP, 4.30 ERA, 1.43 WHIP)

    • Conference Splits (11 games): 11 app, 17 IP, 4.76 ERA, 1.35 WHIP

    • Home Splits (5 games): 5 app, 10 IP, 4.50 ERA, 0.70 WHIP

    • Career vs. Maryland: No Stats

  • RHP Chase Renner, R-So. (12 app, 16 IP, 3.94 ERA, 1.31 WHIP)

    • Conference Splits (6 games): 6 app, 10 IP, 6.30 ERA, 1.60 WHIP

    • Home Splits (5 games): 5 app, 7.1 IP, 3.68 ERA, 1.64 WHIP

    • Career vs. Maryland (1 game): 1 app, 2 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP


Top Hitters/Runners

Maryland (7.56|9.43|6.36 Runs per Game)

  1. SS Chris Hacopian, So. (.345|.482|.581, 8 hr, 47 rbi)

    1. Conference Splits (21 games): .260|.419|.466, 4 hr, 14 rbi

    2. Away Splits (18 games): .414|.512|.614, 3 hr, 18 rbi

    3. Career vs. Penn State (3 games): .273|.467|.545, 1 hr, 1 rbi

  2. 1B Hollis Porter, R-So. (.307|.371|.656, 18 hr, 55 rbi)

    1. Conference Splits (21 games): .313|.396|.663, 7 hr, 23 rbi

    2. Away Splits (20 games): .238|.297|.536, 7 hr, 20 rbi

    3. Career vs. Penn State: No Stats

  3. C Alex Calarco, Sr. (.298|.432|.632, 16 hr, 57 rbi)

    1. Conference Splits (21 games): .278|.435|.667, 8 hr, 22 rbi

    2. Away Splits (20 games): .355|.457|.684, 6 hr, 26 rbi

    3. Career vs. Penn State (4 games): .167|.231|.167, 0 hr, 1 rbi

Penn State (9.09|8.00|7.70 Runs per Game)

  1. CF Paxton Kling, Jr. (.327|.435|.619, 12 hr, 42 rbi)

    1. Conference Splits (24 games): .337|.443|.565, 4 hr, 21 rbi

    2. Home Splits (20 games): .280|.389|.520, 4 hr, 15 rbi

    3. Career vs. Maryland: No Stats

  2. LF Jesse Jaconski, Jr. (.309|.389|.604, 10 hr, 46 rbi)

    1. Conference Stats (24 games): .372|.456|.709, 6 hr, 32 rbi

    2. Home Splits (20 games): .277|.359|.554, 4 hr, 20 rbi

    3. Career vs. Maryland: No Stats

  3. SS Ryan Weingartner, Jr. (.251|.399|.485, 9 hr, 29 rbi, 25 sb)

    1. Conference Stats (24 games): .196|.333|.351, 3 hr, 14 rbi, 9 sb

    2. Home Splits (20 games): .236|.402|.403, 3 hr, 13 rbi, 13 sb

    3. Career vs. Maryland: No Stats


Game Promotions

  • Friday: N/A.

  • Saturday: Backyard Baseball Day, Alumni Day, Postgame Autographs, Trading Cards Giveaway

  • Sunday: ALS Awareness Day, Kids Run The Bases (12 and under)


Quick Picks: Expert Analysis

Bryan: With a fresh look at the weekend rotation, Penn State has the opportunity to take advantage of a pesky Maryland offense. The variability on the mound should help the Nittany Lions as they sweep the Terrapins. Penn State 3, Maryland 0.

 
 
 

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