March 6, 2010

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland baseball team defeated Hofstra 10-3 Saturday behind Brett Harman's arm and the team's legs, as the Terps set a school record with eight stolen bases in the game.

Maryland constantly put runners in motion with steals and hit-and-runs and took advantage of its opportunities, going 8-for-21 (.381) as a team with runners on base. David Poutier had a career-high three stolen bases and Matthew Murakami had a pair.

Matt Marquis' three-run home run in the third inning gave Maryland a 4-0 lead and the Terps never looked back. Matthew Murakami and Poutier each drew walks in the fourth and executed a double-steal to get into scoring position. Alfredo Rodriguez hit a single up the middle scoring both runners in a play that typified Maryland's day.

Brandon Padula went 3-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI. The junior entered Saturday second in the ACC in batting average and is now hitting .563 this season. Marquis, Rodriguez and Adam Kolarek chipped in with two hits apiece as Maryland (4-6) won its third straight.

Harman (1-2) struck out a season-high nine batters, one short of his career-high, in eight innings to earn the win.

Jared Rogers (0-3) was saddled with the loss, giving up six earned in 3 2/3 innings.

Maryland and Hofstra play the final game of their series Sunday at 1 p.m. RHP Sander Beck will make the start for the Terps and RHP Kevin Rigopoulos is expected to start for the Pride.