Maryland
‘He’s a game changer’: Maryland outfielder Chris ‘Bubba’ Alleyne, the Big Ten Player of the Year, is finishing what he started
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After not listening to his title known as in the course of the 2021 Main League Baseball novice draft, Maryland outfielder Chris “Bubba” Alleyne was caught. He had the selection of signing with a staff as an undrafted participant or returning to the Terps for a fifth season.
Although Maryland coach Rob Vaughn would’ve supported his middle fielder’s resolution to show professional, Alleyne, a Philadelphia native, evaluated the staff’s roster and thought the Terps might do one thing particular after getting bounced by East Carolina within the regional spherical of the NCAA Match. So, he returned to Faculty Park for one final go-around. There was unfinished enterprise.
As Maryland (45-12), ranked No. 10 within the nation by D1baseball.com, prepares to host its first-ever NCAA Match regional this weekend, Alleyne’s resolution has proved prescient. After a profitable junior season during which he batted .306 with 22 stolen bases and was named All-Large Ten Convention, Alleyne took his sport to a different stage this spring as he sports activities a .346 batting common with 22 house runs and 75 RBIs to go together with 23 steals.
However most significantly, the Large Ten Participant of the 12 months has guided the Terps to their winningest season in program historical past.
“You need to chase your dream and play skilled baseball,” stated Alleyne, a staff captain. “However I checked out what we had been constructing, [and] it wasn’t too arduous of a choice to come back again and end what we began, particularly for these guys who didn’t get to see what we’re going to do that yr.”
Alleyne, a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award — which fits to the nation’s prime novice participant — is the one participant at school historical past to file 20 house runs and 20 stolen bases in a single season and the primary NCAA Division I participant to take action since 2018.
“He’s a sport changer,” stated Vaughn, the Large Ten Coach of the 12 months who’s in his fifth season on the helm. “To go from being a very good participant to an elite participant is what he has achieved this yr.”
Alleyne had a formidable stretch earlier this season the place he recorded successful in 13 straight video games. He has pushed in 4 or extra runs 5 occasions this season and hit a number of house runs in 4 video games.
Throughout Maryland’s last two video games of the common season towards Purdue, Alleyne went 6-for-8 with three house runs, eight RBIs and 5 runs scored. The Terps gained each video games in blowout style to clinch their first Large Ten regular-season title.
Maryland earned the No. 15 total seed within the NCAA Match and can play Lengthy Island College in a regional in Faculty Park on Friday at 7 p.m.
Alleyne’s efficiency on the plate over the previous two seasons is a stark distinction from his sophomore season when he slashed .223/.337/.412 with 5 house runs and 21 RBIs. He stated his method and imaginative and prescient “have been enormous.”
“Calling my eyes and trusting my preparation is one thing that [I] honed in on this fall, and it’s been paying off,” Alleyne stated.
Vaughn believes Alleyne has matured as a hitter and is extra constant in his pitch choice and total play on the plate.
“He was once a changeup out. You possibly can inform him a changeup was coming, and he [would] swing and miss it,” Vaughn stated. “Now, he can take the changeup, or he can at the least spoil the changeup to get to the subsequent [pitch]. You study to be a very good hitter, and that’s what he’s achieved.”
Terps senior infielder Maxwell Costes (Gilman) described Alleyne as the center and soul of the staff, the supply of the Terps’ enjoyable and grounded method that has led to a school-record 45 wins and explosive offense, which ranks among the many greatest within the nation. Maryland’s 123 homers are the third most in Division I.
“He’s the one which makes certain everybody is aware of that we’re enjoying baseball,” Costes stated. “It’s not life or demise. That permits us to be free and play to our fullest potential.”
Vaughn known as Alleyne a tricky participant who goes into each sport anticipating to win whereas ensuring he holds his teammates accountable. The coach recalled Alleyne having two damaged thumbs and nonetheless enjoying in each sport throughout his sophomore yr.
When Vaughn instructed him that he was Maryland’s first convention participant of the yr since 1992, it was a rewarding second for each of them due to the strides Alleyne has taken throughout his time in Faculty Park.
“He simply reveals up and rings a bell on daily basis, and should you don’t, he’s going to let you realize,” Vaughn stated. “I believe whenever you mix toughness with that level-headed mindset in direction of the sport, that’s what offers you a very good probability to guide the individuals round you.”
NCAA Match regional
Friday at Faculty Park
Sport 1: UConn vs. Wake Forest, 1 p.m., ESPNU
Sport 2: LIU vs. No. 15 Maryland, 7 p.m., ESPN+
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Michigan State Has Several Things to Fix Before Heading to Maryland
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Michigan State’s football team emerged with a 16-10 win against Florida Atlantic, but it was far from a convincing victory. The Spartans struggled throughout the game, exhibiting a range of issues that need immediate attention if they hope to find more consistent success moving forward.
With less than a week to prepare for its next opponent, Michigan State has a critical opportunity to address these shortcomings and refine its game plan.
The win over FAU exposed several areas of concern for Michigan State, particularly on offense. The Spartans were plagued by poor execution and missed opportunities, with several drives stalling due to penalties and miscues. The offensive line, in particular, struggled to establish a rhythm, which led to limited success in both the running and passing games.
Quarterback play from Aidan Chiles was inconsistent, with errant throws and a lack of cohesion with the receiving corps contributing to the team’s inability to sustain drives and put the game away early.
Defensively, Michigan State managed to hold FAU to just 10 points, but there were still some worrying signs. Despite the Spartans having multiple interceptions and a safety, they gave up several big plays, revealing potential vulnerabilities in the secondary and raising concerns about the unit’s ability to maintain discipline and focus throughout the game. Missed tackles and lapses in coverage could prove costly against more formidable opponents, making it imperative for the coaching staff to address these issues in the coming week.
Special teams were another area where Michigan State faltered. On multiple occasions, the Spartans gave up more punt return yards than they should have because of missed tackles.
With less than a week before its next game, Michigan State has a valuable window to regroup and make the necessary adjustments. The coaching staff will need to focus on tightening up execution across all phases of the game — offense, defense and special teams. This includes refining the game plan, improving communication and instilling a greater sense of urgency and discipline among the players.
The Spartans cannot afford to let the issues that plagued them against FAU carry over into their matchup against Maryland. If they hope to be competitive as the season progresses, the team must use this time to correct course and demonstrate growth in all facets of its game.
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Maryland Weather: Be on Alert for Isolated Severe Thunderstorms
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BALTIMORE – Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.
Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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