Maryland Terrapins baseball (18-19, 4-11) is gearing up for a Big Ten series against the Iowa Hawkeyes (19-15, 5-10) from April 17-19, 2026. The teams will meet for the 20th time, with Maryland having won the last encounter in 2023. The series starts Friday at 7 PM, continues Saturday at 3 PM, and concludes Sunday at 1 PM. All games will be available on B1G+ and the Maryland Baseball Network.

By the Numbers
  • Maryland has scored 66 runs in its last six games, averaging 11 runs per game.
  • David Mendez is on an 11-game hitting streak and has 11 RBIs during that stretch.
Yes, But

While Maryland has been performing well lately, Iowa poses a challenge with their solid overall performance this season, putting added pressure on the Terps to continue their winning streak.

State of Play
  • The Terps have secured five victories in their last six games, including three run-rule wins.
  • Devin Russell was named Big Ten Player of the Week after hitting back-to-back walk-off home runs.
What's Next

The outcomes of this series could significantly impact both teams’ standings in the Big Ten as they push for a better playoff position.

Bottom Line

Maryland must leverage its recent offensive momentum and capitalize on individual performances to succeed against Iowa, striving to improve both their record and conference standing.