University of Maryland Athletics

Baseball 3/4/2026 4:00:00 PM

Maryland Beats Delaware 7-3 for Fifth Straight Win

Ryan Costello reached base five times in the Terps’ midweek victory.

Box Score NEWARK, DE — Maryland picked up a solid 7-3 midweek win over Delaware on Wednesday afternoon. Ryan Costello reached base five times, hit his seventh homer of the season, and picked up a pair of RBIs as Maryland extended its winning streak to five games, marking the program's longest streak since 2023.

Have a day, Ryan Costello 👏

2/2, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB, HBP#DirtyTerps https://t.co/zNkUqzMGJr pic.twitter.com/3PEG9z68NG
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) March 4, 2026

Maryland pushed two early runs across in the top of the first without recording a hit. The Terps took advantage of four free passes issued by Delaware arms before Paul Jones II plated a run with a sacrifice-fly, giving Maryland a lead that would hold until the third frame, when the Blue Hens drove in three with a bases-loaded triple.

The Terps quickly reclaimed the lead, courtesy of a two-RBI single from David Mendez. His knock was just Maryland's second hit of the day, but 10 free passes issued by Delaware pitchers through the first four innings aided the Terps in taking a 5-3 lead.

Terps jump back out in front off a 2-run single from @davidmendezz_ ‼️#DirtyTerps pic.twitter.com/Ny6GYjgMtV
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) March 4, 2026

Costello's team-leading seventh blast of the season — a solo shot to deep right field — extended Maryland's advantage to 6-3 in the seventh. Jordan Crosland brought Costello home again with a sac-fly in the eighth to put the finishing touches on Wednesday's win.

After Delaware's three-run third, the Terps' pitching staff kept the Blue Hens from scoring as Landon Edwards, Andrew Koshy, Ryan Bailey, Jayson Torres, and Cristofer Cespedes recorded scoreless outings to earn Maryland its second win of the season over Delaware.

.@Ryanbailey3434 gets the K to finish off the 7th inning 💪

End 7
Terps 6, Blue Hens 3#DirtyTerps pic.twitter.com/apbXuWWytx
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) March 4, 2026

How it Happened:

T1: Maryland drew four free passes to take a 1-0 lead before Jones II plated a second with a sacrifice-fly.
T3: Jones II ripped a double to center field for Maryland's first hit of the afternoon.
B3: A bases-loaded triple put the Blue Hens up 3-2.
B3: Maryland used a strike-'em-out, throw-'em-out double play to escape the inning.
T4: Mendez's two-RBI single put Maryland back in front.
T4: Costello singled Mendez home to put the Terps up 5-3.
B5: Maryland stranded a pair of Blue Hens with a 6-4-3 double play.
T7: Costello's seventh homer of the season extended the lead to 6-3.
T9: Stockton doubled to right to put a pair of runners in scoring position.
T9: Crosland put the Terps up 7-3 with a sac-fly.

Impact Performances:

Costello (1B): 2-2, HR (7), 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, HBP.
Koshy (RP): 2.0 IP, W (1-0), 0 R, 2 H, K, BB.
Mendez (2B): 1-4, 2 RBI, 2B, 2 R, BB.
Edwards (SP): 2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K.
Bailey (RP): 2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K.
Jones II (DH): 1-3, RBI, 2B, BB.
Stockton (C): 1-4, 2B, RBI, BB.

Numbers to Know:

2: The Terps are 2-0 against the Blue Hens this season.
3: Maryland has won three straight games against Delaware.
5: Maryland's five-game winning streak is its longest since a six-game streak from 5/20/23-6/2/23.
5: Costello reached base five times in the win.
6: Maryland used six arms in the midweek win.
7: Costello's seven homers lead the team.
10: The Terps stranded 10 Blue Hens on the bases.
13: Delaware issued 13 free passes.
31: Maryland improved to 31-16-1 all-time against Delaware.

Up Next:

Maryland heads on the road to face Troy in a three-game weekend series. The first game is set for Mar. 6. First pitch is at 7 PM and will air on ESPN+.

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Players Mentioned

#25 Ryan Bailey: RHP; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#18 Cristofer Cespedes: RHP; 6' 5"; Sophomore

#4 Jordan Crosland: OF; 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore

#30 Paul Jones II: INF; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#2 Andrew Koshy: RHP; 6' 2"; Junior

#45 Jayson Torres: RHP; 6' 2"; Junior

#16 Landon Edwards: LHP; 6' 2"; Junior

#13 Ryan Costello: 1B; 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman

#9 David Mendez: UTL; 5' 10"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#25 Ryan Bailey
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: RHP

#18 Cristofer Cespedes
: 6' 5"; Sophomore
: RHP

#4 Jordan Crosland
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore
: OF

#30 Paul Jones II
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: INF

#2 Andrew Koshy
: 6' 2"; Junior
: RHP

#45 Jayson Torres
: 6' 2"; Junior
: RHP

#16 Landon Edwards
: 6' 2"; Junior
: LHP

#13 Ryan Costello
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman
: 1B

#9 David Mendez
: 5' 10"; Junior
: UTL