Box Score CHARLOTTE, NC – Freshman Jordan Crosland hit his first career home run, but Maryland baseball lost to Charlotte, 9-5, on Friday at Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium. The 49ers took game one of the three-game series against the Terps.
Maryland (10-4) fell behind early but battled back before ultimately losing. It got on the board with Crosland's three-run home run and a two-RBI double by
Elijah Lambros in the sixth inning. Charlotte (8-6) opened the game by scoring nine unanswered runs.
Lambros finished with two hits as he doubled earlier in the ballgame. Kevin Keister and Eddie Hacopian had the other hits for the Terps.
Freshman relief pitcher Evan Smith struck out five batters in two innings. He also allowed just one hit.
Charlotte pitcher Cole Reynolds went five scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters. Rene Lastres and Juan Correa each homered in the contest.
Coach Swope's Take
"Obviously not the way we wanted the start of the series to go. We got behind early and put ourselves in a big hole that was going to be difficult to fight back from. I'm proud of the guys for continuing to battle as the game wore on. We got to move past this and prepare for the rest of this series. We're going to go work on some things tomorrow on the off day and come back on Sunday."
Breaking Down The Action
- Charlotte scored two runs on bases-loaded walks in the bottom of the first with no outs. A sacrifice fly scored another run for the 49ers. Trystan Sarcone entered the game and escaped a bases-loaded jam without allowing a run, but Charlotte claimed a 3-0 early lead.
- In the bottom of the third, Rene Lastres hit a solo home run to left center and Juan Correa hit a two-run home run. The 49ers continued to score as a double brought home another run. They took a 7-0 lead going into the third.
- The 49ers loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth. A walk and a single through the left side scored two more runs. Evan Smith struck out then struck out the next three batters. Charlotte led 9-0.
- The Terps loaded the bases in the fifth but were unable to capitalize.
- Maryland loaded the bases yet again in the sixth. This time, Lambros drove home two runs on a double. Jordan Crosland then belted a three-run home run to left field. The Terps got on the board but trailed 9-5.
- The Terrapins had one final chance to bridge the gap in the ninth, but couldn't get anyone on base.
Numbers To Know
- 1: Jordan Crosland hit his first career home run.
- 3: Crosland drove in three runs with his home run. It was his first time driving in a run.
- 5: Evan Smith struck out a career-high five batters.
- 6: Kevin Keister has hits in six of his last seven games.
- 12: Elijah Lambros has at least one hit in 12 of 14 games this season.
- 22: Lambros had his 22nd multi-hit game as a Terp.
Up Next
- Maryland is back in action on Sunday for a double-header against Charlotte. The first game starts at noon and the game will be streamed on ESPN+ and Maryland Baseball Network.
