Back in 2014, Brandon Lowe was a star redshirt freshman on the Maryland baseball team, leading the squad in hits, walks, runs and doubles. On Wednesday, only six years later, Lowe was nominated for the 2020 Hank Aaron Award, given to the best hitter in each of MLB’s two leagues.
Lowe has been a star for the Tampa Bay Rays since his rookie season in 2018. He hit for 14 home runs and 37 runs batted in in this year’s shortened regular season while leading his team to a division title and a postseason berth. In just his second year, he was named an All-Star. He was considered a candidate for numerous awards, but injuries got in the way.
Despite a solid regular season, Lowe has struggled in the postseason thus far. He was benched for last night’s ALCS loss against the Astros. Lowe’s struggles will have no impact on his chances of winning the Hank Aaron award, since it is based on the regular season. Still, Lowe will likely have a chance to break out of his slump in the World Series, as the Rays are only a single win away from moving on.
In Other News
Aidan Roberts recapped DJ Moore’s impressive week five performance and how the rest of Maryland’s alumni fared in this week’s Terps in the NFL.
Maryland offensive lineman Johnny Jordan was nominated for the Rimington Trophy.
Big Johnny!@johntjordan73 has been named to the watch list for the Rimington Trophy, which is presented to the nation's most outstanding center. https://t.co/LPiRC9Eu71
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) October 14, 2020
Wes provided updates from the Terps’ press conference Wednesday. Click on the Twitter link for the full coverage.
Maryland football junior OL Marcus Minor kicks off today's media session. pic.twitter.com/4H6fWRCK7u
— Wes Brown (@W_Brown21) October 14, 2020
WES TWEETS GO HERE
The NCAA announced that it will allow winter athletes to receive an extra year of eligibility.
DI Council extends eligibility for winter sport student-athletes: https://t.co/ysjyYmt3Jz pic.twitter.com/4DvhAjNvOo
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) October 14, 2020
Former Maryland men’s soccer defenseman Donovan Pines, who is the son of school president Darryll Pines, scored the first goal of his MLS career.
BIG DONNY!!
— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) October 15, 2020
Donovan Pines scores his first MLS goal! pic.twitter.com/2oSHq5sFBO
Another former Maryland soccer player, Amar Sejdič, scored a goal for the Montreal Impact of the MLS.
AMAR SEJDIC, HE SCORES WHEN HE WANTS! @amarsejdic1 bags another one! pic.twitter.com/98ErtwIOcl
— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) October 15, 2020
Maryland men’s lacrosse looked back at its 2017 championship.
Did someone say National Championship at @GilletteStadium?
— Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) October 14, 2020
#BeTheBest https://t.co/UXfmf5oEBg pic.twitter.com/eRc71gcFyt
Maryland women’s lacrosse posted a practice highlight featuring sophomore Kate Sites.
Kate Sites: QUICK to goal #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/ly5tTeqpT7
— Maryland Women's Lacrosse (@MarylandWLax) October 14, 2020
Maryland baseball shared some shots from practice.
Got some arms back in town #DirtyTerps pic.twitter.com/DXC3jXP27P
— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) October 14, 2020