Both Oregon (10-6) and Washington(10-4) came into PK Park Friday night looking good. On the mound, Sophomore Cullen Kafka came in with a 3.47 ERA, and a 2-0 record in four appearances. Although he allowed seven hits through his first four innings, Kafka managed to hold the Huskies to just two runs with his 7 ground outs. In the fifth inning the Huskies torched the plate, scoring five runs on a fatigued Kafka.

With two outs Kafka was replaced by the left-handed Sophomore Kolby Somers who finished off the inning. Oregon’s pitching struggles continued with Somers, who only threw .1 innings but walked 2 batters and was quickly replaced.

After a solid start, the Ducks hitting disappeared as the game progressed into the later innings. The hot-hitting Gabe Matthews started off with a powerful double down the left field line, but failed to produce any more hits.

Up Next: Oregon plays Washington for the second time in a three game series tomorrow at 4 p.m. as they look to bounce back from the loss.

Game Story (Trent Shigut)

Post Game Audio

Head Coach George Horton: