Michael Anderson made history by launching his 20th home run of the season in a commanding 13-3 victory over Maryland, breaking the Penn State season record previously held by Ben Heath. The Nittany Lions run-ruled the Terrapins in seven innings, showcasing standout performances from Anderson, who notched four RBIs and scored three times, alongside contributions from teammates Maddox McDonald and Jesse Jaconski. With this win, Penn State improved their record to 16-33 overall and 9-19 in the Big Ten, while Maryland fell to 25-29 and 7-21 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Anderson's 20 home runs this season surpass previous record holder Ben Heath's 19 home runs.
  • The Nittany Lions scored 13 runs on 10 hits, while Maryland plated 3 runs on 8 hits.
State of Play
  • Penn State displayed an offensive surge with a total of five home runs in the game.
  • Colin Fitzgerald recorded a win, contributing 3 innings with 5 strikeouts.
What's Next

The series continues with the middle game scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m., and the finale on Saturday at 1 p.m., both available for streaming on B1G+.

Bottom Line

Anderson's record-breaking performance highlights a turning point for Penn State as they aim to build momentum in their series against Maryland, showcasing their potential for offensive dominance.