COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Towson University baseball team plays its final midweek game of the season as the Tigers travel to face Maryland. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium.
Probable Pitching Matchup
RHP
Dean Stramara (2-1, 4.12 ERA) vs. LHP Billy Phillips (1-1, 8.47 ERA)
Midweek Weather
The forecast is calling for sunny skies and temperatures to reach the upper 70s.
Series History vs. Maryland
The Tigers trail 42-29-2 all-time in the series with the Terps. UM has won seven-straight in the series.
Cuas Shuts Down Charleston
Alex Cuas had his best outing of his career against the College of Charleston as he allowed just one unearned run on four hits over seven innings. He also struck out a career-best seven.
Reeser Earns First Save
Cody Reeser earned his first career save as he pitched the final two innings against the College of Charleston. He needed only 2 pitches to get three outs in the eighth, then had to battle out of a jam in the ninth.
Palacios Walks Way Up Lists
Richie Palacios is quietly climbing up the single-season charts for walks in a season with 44. He is currently third on the list.
Walks
Hans Falkenhan (2005)_________ 50
Brady Policelli (2016)___________ 45
Richie Palacios (2018)__________ 44
Scoring 50 Twice
Shorstop
Richie Palacios scored his 50th run of the season in the series finale against the College of Charleston. It marked the second time in his career that he has scored 50 runs in a season (55 in 206). He is just the second player in program history to surpass 50 runs scored twice during his career, joining Gregg Davies, who scored 57 runs in 2001 and followed it up with 59 runs scored in 2002.
On Deck
The Tigers hit the road for the final time as they travel to face Elon on May 11-13. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 1 p.m. matinee set for Sunday.