Preview: Maryland Terrapins at Ohio State Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — The Ohio State Buckeyes will look to complete a three-game Big Ten series sweep of the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday at Bill Davis Stadium, though rain in the forecast could complicate the evening affair.

First pitch is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, but persistent rain and a temperature near 79 degrees threaten the contest. The Buckeyes (16-13) have taken the first two games of the series in high-scoring fashion, winning 10-8 on Friday and 14-12 on Saturday.

Maryland (12-16) will aim to salvage the final game and snap a five-game losing skid. The Terrapins’ offense has shown life, scoring 20 runs in the series, but their pitching has struggled to contain Ohio State’s bats.

A player to watch for Maryland is first baseman Ryan Costello, who powered the Terrapins in Saturday’s loss, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs. However, his production has been inconsistent, as he was 0-for-4 in Friday’s opener.

Ohio State counters with hot-hitting left fielder Alex Bemis. He went 4-for-5 with a home run in Saturday’s win and is 5-for-9 in the series. Bemis is a key part of an Ohio State lineup that has averaged 12 runs per game over its last three contests.

The Buckeyes have won seven of their last nine games overall. Maryland has lost 10 of its last 13.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Ohio State is projected to win 7-2.

If played, the game will conclude the series before both teams turn to non-conference midweek action. Maryland travels to face Maryland-Baltimore County on Tuesday, while Ohio State hosts Bowling Green.