Matt Shaw hit one of five Maryland homers in the series finale at Rutgers. (Shotgun Spratling)

Red-Hot Maryland Controls Destiny in B10 Race

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Head coach Rob Vaughn took over at Maryland with big shoes to fill after John Szefc took the program to half its all-time regional appearances (three) and the first two super regionals in school history in a four-year span.

Vaughn inherited a team that had six players drafted, including the top hitter, fourth-rounder Kevin Smith, and top pitcher, Brian Shaffer in the sixth round. The Terps also lost their closer and their leading hitter and though there were some solid pieces to build around, Vaughn’s first season was rough. Maryland went 24-30 in 2018 producing the program’s first[…]