Indiana University Athletics
Friday, April 10
College Park, Md.
6 p.m.
Indiana University
at
Maryland
Baseball Central: Maryland
4/9/2026 2:30:00 PM | Baseball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The first road weekend of April will send the Indiana Baseball team (13-19, 5-10 B1G) out east for a three-game set with Maryland. It will be a chance to climb the standings ahead of its scheduled non-conference bye week against Abilene Christian. The Hoosiers have won a pair of Big Ten series but are still searching for their first road win in league play.
A midweek win over Ball State on Tuesday was another step in the right direction. The bullpen provided a big spark with 8.1 innings of scoreless baseball. A late RBI single from sophomore third baseman Will Moore gave IU some insurance in the victory. The Hoosiers are off to a 3-1 start in the month of April.
Success in College Park will be driven by the top three guys in the lineup. Sophomore outfielders Hogan Denny and Caleb Koskie have joined forces with sophomore first baseman Jake Hanley at the top of the order. Denny's .455 on-base percentage is especially potent in his move to the leadoff spot. He sets the table for a group that is starting to hit the ball well over the last couple of weeks.
Graduate student left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck will get the ball on Friday night to start the series. He's been virtually untouchable in three home starts (18.0 IP, 4 ER, 25 K) during league play and will look to carry that on the road this weekend. After a great bullpen game on Tuesday, IU should have most of its pitching lined up to attack the Terrapins.
Great weather is expected all weekend with hopes to stick to a traditional game schedule. First pitch on Friday evening is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday will begin at 2 p.m. The Big Ten Network has picked up Sunday's contest and it will air at Noon to a national audience.
Gameday Info
vs. Maryland (Friday, April 10th – 6 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/4mkNl9B
Live Audio: bit.ly/IUAudio
Live Stats: bit.ly/46VZA6j
vs. Maryland (Saturday, April 11th – 2 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/3Ot6RUT
Live Audio: bit.ly/IUAudio
Live Stats: bit.ly/46VZA6j
vs. Maryland (Sunday, April 12th – Noon ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/3Pds0Cw
Live Audio: bit.ly/IUAudio
Live Stats: bit.ly/46VZA6j
Probable Starters
Indiana at Maryland
• Friday: LHP Tony Neubeck, Gr. (3-3, 3.79 ERA)
• Saturday: RHP Reagan Rivera, Gr. (0-3, 8.36 ERA)
• Sunday: LHP Brayton Thomas, So. (1-2, 4.35 ERA)
(subject to change with any weather changes)
Leading Off
KOSKIE RAKES: Sophomore outfielder Caleb Koskie is riding a team best 13-game hitting streak into this week's action. That stretch includes a four-hit day last Saturday against Rutgers, the first of his career. He is one of three Hoosiers with a batting average north of .340 this year.
FRY GUY: Freshman second baseman Landen Fry is also enjoying a nice run of form heading into the weekend in College Park. He has a career long seven-game hitting streak and has continued to slide up the order. He is fourth on the team with nine multi-hit efforts this year.
STARTERS ARE HOT: Last weekend against Rutgers, IU got some of the best starting pitching it has seen in a long time. The three starters combined for 16.2 innings of work and allowed just three runs. The trio added a collection of 18 strikeouts while all working into at least the fifth inning.
BIG BULLPEN: At the same time, IU's bullpen stepped up in a big way to beat Ball State on Tuesday. Five pitchers combined for 8.1 scoreless innings in relief. That was led by freshman right-handed pitcher Ivan Mastalski who scattered just three hits over 3.1 frames of shutout baseball.
BIG MATCHUPS: These two teams have been regulars against each other. Since Maryland joined the Big Ten (2014-15), this will be the ninth conference weekend against each other. When IU's season is wrapped up, it will have only played one team (10 - Illinois) more than that in the same span.
JUST JAKE: Sophomore first baseman Jake Hanley has started 88-straight games since arriving on campus. Only Dustin DeMuth (102 - 2011-12) has begun their career with more consecutive starts since the 2010 season. Hanley has collected 118 hits in that stretch of play as well.
COOP HOLDS IT DOWN: Sophomore shortstop Cooper Malamazian has been a mainstay in IU's lineup the last two years. He's played in 87 of 88 possible games during his time on campus. He's got 89 base knocks in his career and is closing in on reaching 100 hits.
TOUGH TONY: Graduate student left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck has settled in as IU's ace this season. In five Big Ten starts this year, he's collected 34 strikeouts to just seven walks. He's produced three quality starts in conference play this year and is back in his natural Friday role.
SENSATIONAL SOPHS: The Hoosiers regularly start seven position players that all came from the same recruiting class in 2024. That group played together as freshmen and is now a big part of what IU is doing offensively. Seven of the eight team leaders in hits are from that same recruiting class.
GET WILL GOING: Sophomore third baseman Will Moore is looking to pick his 2025 form back up as the second half gets underway. He's collected a team-high 29 free passes this season and has his on-base percentage back up over .400 on the year.
Scouting the Opponent
Maryland
• The Terrapins are in the same spot as the Hoosiers as they look to dig out of an early hole in Big Ten play. Maryland is just 2-10 in conference action after getting swept by UCLA and Ohio State. It has picked up a win in each series against Purdue and USC.
• Finding depth on the mound has been a tough thing for Maryland. It is expected that the Terrapins will change up their rotation this weekend. Redshirt sophomore left-handed pitcher Evan Smith has a 7.43 ERA over 23.0 innings of action. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Logan Hastings has been a go-to reliever for Maryland.
• Junior utilityman Brayden Martin has been fantastic at the top of Maryland's order. He's hitting .368 with 49 base knocks this year. Redshirt freshman first baseman Ryan Costello has provided the thump with 13 home runs and 42 RBIs. Redshirt sophomore outfielder Jordan Crosland has eight home runs and 27 RBIs.
Inside the Series
Maryland
• It seems like these two teams have played every year since Maryland joined the Big Ten ahead of the 2015 season. This will be the sixth weekend in seven full conference campaigns under head coach Jeff Mercer. IU and Maryland are meeting for the ninth time in a weekend series since the Terrapins made the jump to the conference.
• After getting swept in Bloomington in 2023, IU has responded by winning series in 2024 and 2025. The Hoosiers have put up 10+ runs in three of the last six games between the two sides.
A midweek win over Ball State on Tuesday was another step in the right direction. The bullpen provided a big spark with 8.1 innings of scoreless baseball. A late RBI single from sophomore third baseman Will Moore gave IU some insurance in the victory. The Hoosiers are off to a 3-1 start in the month of April.
Success in College Park will be driven by the top three guys in the lineup. Sophomore outfielders Hogan Denny and Caleb Koskie have joined forces with sophomore first baseman Jake Hanley at the top of the order. Denny's .455 on-base percentage is especially potent in his move to the leadoff spot. He sets the table for a group that is starting to hit the ball well over the last couple of weeks.
Graduate student left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck will get the ball on Friday night to start the series. He's been virtually untouchable in three home starts (18.0 IP, 4 ER, 25 K) during league play and will look to carry that on the road this weekend. After a great bullpen game on Tuesday, IU should have most of its pitching lined up to attack the Terrapins.
Great weather is expected all weekend with hopes to stick to a traditional game schedule. First pitch on Friday evening is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday will begin at 2 p.m. The Big Ten Network has picked up Sunday's contest and it will air at Noon to a national audience.
Gameday Info
vs. Maryland (Friday, April 10th – 6 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/4mkNl9B
Live Audio: bit.ly/IUAudio
Live Stats: bit.ly/46VZA6j
vs. Maryland (Saturday, April 11th – 2 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/3Ot6RUT
Live Audio: bit.ly/IUAudio
Live Stats: bit.ly/46VZA6j
vs. Maryland (Sunday, April 12th – Noon ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/3Pds0Cw
Live Audio: bit.ly/IUAudio
Live Stats: bit.ly/46VZA6j
Probable Starters
Indiana at Maryland
• Friday: LHP Tony Neubeck, Gr. (3-3, 3.79 ERA)
• Saturday: RHP Reagan Rivera, Gr. (0-3, 8.36 ERA)
• Sunday: LHP Brayton Thomas, So. (1-2, 4.35 ERA)
(subject to change with any weather changes)
Leading Off
KOSKIE RAKES: Sophomore outfielder Caleb Koskie is riding a team best 13-game hitting streak into this week's action. That stretch includes a four-hit day last Saturday against Rutgers, the first of his career. He is one of three Hoosiers with a batting average north of .340 this year.
FRY GUY: Freshman second baseman Landen Fry is also enjoying a nice run of form heading into the weekend in College Park. He has a career long seven-game hitting streak and has continued to slide up the order. He is fourth on the team with nine multi-hit efforts this year.
STARTERS ARE HOT: Last weekend against Rutgers, IU got some of the best starting pitching it has seen in a long time. The three starters combined for 16.2 innings of work and allowed just three runs. The trio added a collection of 18 strikeouts while all working into at least the fifth inning.
BIG BULLPEN: At the same time, IU's bullpen stepped up in a big way to beat Ball State on Tuesday. Five pitchers combined for 8.1 scoreless innings in relief. That was led by freshman right-handed pitcher Ivan Mastalski who scattered just three hits over 3.1 frames of shutout baseball.
BIG MATCHUPS: These two teams have been regulars against each other. Since Maryland joined the Big Ten (2014-15), this will be the ninth conference weekend against each other. When IU's season is wrapped up, it will have only played one team (10 - Illinois) more than that in the same span.
JUST JAKE: Sophomore first baseman Jake Hanley has started 88-straight games since arriving on campus. Only Dustin DeMuth (102 - 2011-12) has begun their career with more consecutive starts since the 2010 season. Hanley has collected 118 hits in that stretch of play as well.
COOP HOLDS IT DOWN: Sophomore shortstop Cooper Malamazian has been a mainstay in IU's lineup the last two years. He's played in 87 of 88 possible games during his time on campus. He's got 89 base knocks in his career and is closing in on reaching 100 hits.
TOUGH TONY: Graduate student left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck has settled in as IU's ace this season. In five Big Ten starts this year, he's collected 34 strikeouts to just seven walks. He's produced three quality starts in conference play this year and is back in his natural Friday role.
SENSATIONAL SOPHS: The Hoosiers regularly start seven position players that all came from the same recruiting class in 2024. That group played together as freshmen and is now a big part of what IU is doing offensively. Seven of the eight team leaders in hits are from that same recruiting class.
GET WILL GOING: Sophomore third baseman Will Moore is looking to pick his 2025 form back up as the second half gets underway. He's collected a team-high 29 free passes this season and has his on-base percentage back up over .400 on the year.
Scouting the Opponent
Maryland
• The Terrapins are in the same spot as the Hoosiers as they look to dig out of an early hole in Big Ten play. Maryland is just 2-10 in conference action after getting swept by UCLA and Ohio State. It has picked up a win in each series against Purdue and USC.
• Finding depth on the mound has been a tough thing for Maryland. It is expected that the Terrapins will change up their rotation this weekend. Redshirt sophomore left-handed pitcher Evan Smith has a 7.43 ERA over 23.0 innings of action. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Logan Hastings has been a go-to reliever for Maryland.
• Junior utilityman Brayden Martin has been fantastic at the top of Maryland's order. He's hitting .368 with 49 base knocks this year. Redshirt freshman first baseman Ryan Costello has provided the thump with 13 home runs and 42 RBIs. Redshirt sophomore outfielder Jordan Crosland has eight home runs and 27 RBIs.
Inside the Series
Maryland
• It seems like these two teams have played every year since Maryland joined the Big Ten ahead of the 2015 season. This will be the sixth weekend in seven full conference campaigns under head coach Jeff Mercer. IU and Maryland are meeting for the ninth time in a weekend series since the Terrapins made the jump to the conference.
• After getting swept in Bloomington in 2023, IU has responded by winning series in 2024 and 2025. The Hoosiers have put up 10+ runs in three of the last six games between the two sides.
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