The Indiana baseball team (13-19, 5-10 B1G) heads to Maryland for a crucial three-game series, aiming to improve their standings in the Big Ten. After securing a midweek victory against Ball State, IU is looking for its first road win in conference play this season. Sophomore players Hogan Denny, Caleb Koskie, and Jake Hanley are key factors, with Denny boasting a .455 on-base percentage. Friday night鈥檚 starter, Tony Neubeck, has been dominant in recent home games and will lead the pitching staff this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Indiana starts April with a 3-1 record.
  • Neubeck's stats: 18.0 IP, 4 ER, 25 K in home games.
State of Play
  • Both Indiana and Maryland are struggling in the Big Ten with Indiana at 5-10 and Maryland at 2-10.
  • Indiana is led by a strong lineup of sophomores, while Maryland is looking for pitching solutions after recent struggles.
What's Next

Successful performance against Maryland could lead to momentum for Indiana as they approach their non-conference bye week. Continued pitching excellence from Neubeck and offensive contributions from key players will be crucial.

Bottom Line

Indiana must leverage its recent offensive improvements and pitching depth to secure vital wins in this pivotal series against Maryland, as both teams fight to recover from challenging starts in Big Ten play.