The No. 1 seed Oregon softball team returned to action Friday to take on Drake for its second game of the Eugene regional. Pac-12 pitcher of the year Megan Kleist led the Ducks to a 5-0 win over the Bulldogs and secured her team a spot in the regional championship. Kleist was one out away from a perfect game, striking out 11. The game had an incredibly similar feel as yesterday’s win over Albany, as Oregon led 2-0 heading in the fifth. Just like yesterday, Lauren Burke pinch-hit for Shannon Rhodes and hit a 2-run home run to give the Ducks a 4-0 lead. Oregon will need to wait to find out who wins tonight’s game at 8 p.m., but should feel confident no matter who occupies the away dugout given the recent performances by both Kleist and Miranda Elish.

Game Story (Maverick Pallack)

Post Game Audio

Oregon Softball (Coach White, Lauren Burke, Megan Kleist)

Mary Iakopo Interview