Baseball: Oregon Downs Illinois State, Takes Home Opener 8-5

The Oregon baseball team defended their home territory in their first game at PK Park this season, rolling out five runs in the first inning on their way to an 8-5 win over the Illinois State Redbirds Thursday night. The Ducks, now 4-0 on the season, will play the second of a four game series on Friday night. GAME STORY (by Matt Tyra) POSTGAME AUDIO George Horton Isaiah Carranza Phil Craig-St. Louis