Spartans Explode in Game Three Rout, Clinch Series with 13-1 Statement Win
Michigan State's bats exploded, delivering a dominant 13-1 rout to clinch the series and seize crucial Big Ten momentum.
Both Michigan State and Maryland entered game three tied 1-1 in the series and dead even at 22-22 in total runs scored. However, the two teams took very different paths to get there. Maryland dominated game one in an 18-10 slugfest , while the Spartans responded in a big way with a 12-4 win in game two.
That set the stage for a decisive rubber match—who was going to seize control of not just the game, but the series? With only two Big Ten series remaining for Michigan State, the urgency was clear: the time to act was now, not later. Michigan State understood the assignment.
The bats, which had been hot all series long, went completely nuclear in the game three finale. The Spartans powered their way to a commanding 13-1 victory, forcing the mercy rule to end the game after the top of the seventh inning. VICTORY FOR MSU!!!
Final score from Sunday's series finale: Michigan State 13, Maryland 1 (7 inn. ) MSU celebrates Spartan Salute Day in dramatic fashion with run-rule rout! Spartans blast 3 HRs on the day in posting double-digit runs for 3rd-straight game!!