The Buckeyes scored two runs in the seventh and four in the eighth, two on a tying single by Marcus Ernst, to improve to 20-17 on year, prep for Penn State.
Hats off to Pettorini...A couple of key overlooked contributions, and the career-day by designated hitter Tyler Pettorini (above, #42) pushed the Buckeyes past Maryland, 13-8, to take the series finale.
Kyle McCord plays four quarters while Devin Brown watches with a bandage around his throwing hand. About the middle of August is when Ryan Day will let everyone know what he's thinking.
They gave themselves a chance, twice, and even three times, but the Buckeyes couldn't complete the deal, suffering a three-run homer in the top of the eighth Friday in a 7-5 loss to Maryland.
Impressive in a a 13-2 opening game win in Saturday's double-header with MSU (starter Gavin Bruni, above), the Buckeyes lose the nightcap 16-3...and an opportunity to learn from the opposite dugout.
