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Oregon Baseball Sweeps In-State Rivals (6:00-6:25)
- Season sweep versus the Beavers
- Who nationally can challenge Mason Neville for the Golden Spikes Award?
- Predict Oregon's record the rest of the way
Oregon Softball Readies for Senior Weekend (6:25-7:00)
- Michigan State preview
- Senior weekend spotlights
- What has each senior meant to the program?
- KWVA Diamond Day preview
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Wehrly: The Spirit of the Mighty Duck is Strong in Oregon Baseball
Oregon State and University of Oregon’s rivalry date is one of the oldest in the nation, dating all the way back to 1894. So it’s safe to say every game against the Beavers is always highly anticipated by Ducks and Beaver fans alike.
We all know the spirit of the mighty Ducks runs in every University of Oregon student's veins, and Oregon baseball truly channeled its energy.
No. 13 Oregon baseball (30-12, 14-7 Big Ten) played Game 3 against No. 3 Oregon State (32-10) this Sunday with high hopes of sweeping their main rival at home. The Ducks won their two prior games on Friday and Saturday, where they broke the Beavers’ 12-game win streak in Game 1 and swept the Beavers with a 13-1 win in Game 2.
“We had three sellouts,” head coach Mark Wasikowski said when asked how the energy in the stands contributed to the energy out on the field. “Yesterday and today's umpire both said that this was the most incredible environment they’ve been in on the…
Read MoreNo. 13 Oregon baseball takes down No. 3 Oregon State 3-2 in the weekend finale
At the top of the ninth inning of the Sunday, Apr. 27 rivalry weekend finale, the No. 13 ranked Oregon Ducks (30-12, 14-7 Big Ten) were one out away from a sweep of their in-state rival, the No. 3 ranked Oregon State Beavers (32-10).
It was sophomore left-handed closer Santiago Garcia on the bump in a crucial spot. He had gotten the previous batter out on one pitch, but staring him down was Beavers’ junior right fielder Easton Talt, one of the stars of the Oregon State crew.
Garcia paid no mind to the dominant hitter at the plate. After three pitches, Garcia said good morning, good afternoon and goodnight as he sat down the right fielder to secure the sweep. The sold-out PK Park popped with excitement as their Ducks pulled off the major 3-2 upset win over their rival.
“Two different umpires this weekend said this is the most incredible environment that they’ve been in on the entire west coast,” Oregon head coach Mark Wasikowski said. “If that’s what the umpires…
Read MoreNo. 13 Oregon baseball plays in dominant fashion to take Game 2 over No. 3 Oregon State, 13-1
A beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore. meant it was time for Game 2 of the rivalry series between the No. 13 Oregon Ducks (29-12, 14-7 Big Ten) and the No. 3 Oregon State Beavers (32-8), which saw Oregon win in style 13-1.
Oregon’s defense started off the game strong in the top of the first, securing a double play off a grounder directed towards sophomore shortstop Maddox Molony.
The Ducks' offense also got off on the right foot, in the bottom of the first, with Dominic Hellman hitting a deep ball over the center field wall, bringing home two runs, and making it a 2-0 Oregon game early. Beavers starting pitcher Dax Whitney (3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 4 K and 68 pitches) recorded his first strikeout of the game to end the inning.
Oregon starting pitcher Collin Clarke (6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K and 93 pitches) kept the defense hot in the top of the second and left one runner stranded on second after recording his first strikeout of the game to end the…
Read MoreDeCesare: Young Ducks Soar -- Defense Outshines the Offense at the Spring Game
The Oregon Ducks are star-studded with offensive firepower in every department, but during their 2025 Spring Game, the Ducks’ offensive talent was stifled by strong defensive performances.
Through the first three quarters, there were few explosive plays for both the Fighting Ducks and the Combat Ducks. Quarterbacks on either side were struggling to find room to stretch the field.
“Some good, some bad,” head coach Dan Lanning said regarding the quarterback play. “Thought we hit a funk a little bit in the middle, started off a little bit hot. Operated well in some situations and then in some we certainly could have been better in.”
Projected starting quarterback Dante Moore struggled to find plays downfield until the fourth quarter, when he connected with Jurrion Dickey on the sideline for 35 yards. Additionally, quarterbacks like Luke Moga, Akili Smith Jr., and Austin Novosad showcased unique capabilities that make them stand out from one another. Smith…
Read MoreFirst Look at the New Era of Ducks
Proof is in the pudding,” Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said. “Every year our draft picks have gone up since we’ve been here.”
Fresh off the NFL draft, the Oregon Ducks capped off spring practices with their annual spring game. The 2025 draft was a historic day for the program. Lanning saw six Ducks selected in the first three rounds of the draft, and 10 selected in total. Both are program records.
Fans packed into Autzen Stadium Saturday afternoon to watch the scrimmage between the Fighting Ducks (white) and the Combat Ducks (black). Full rosters can be found here.
This spring game brought the Autzen debuts of some highly anticipated recruits and transfers. The fans didn’t have to wait much longer to see former Five Star+ recruit and freshman receiver Dakorien Moore. He found the ball in his hands on the first two plays of the game.
The first…
Read MoreNo. 13 Oregon baseball takes Game 1 against No. 3 Oregon State 4-2
Rivalry series baseball began in Eugene on Friday as the No. 13 Oregon Ducks (28-12, 14-7 Big Ten) took Game 1 of the four-game set with a 4-2 score against the No. 3 Oregon State Beavers (32-7).
At the top of the eighth, sophomore right-handed reliever Cole Stokes was on the mound for the Ducks. While Stokes was coming off a solid performance the game before, he was in a bind with two runners on. He got ahead 1-2, then slowed, checked the runner on second, and fired his signature heater to ring up the star of the Beavers, junior left fielder Gavin Turley. Stokes had words for Turley as he was fired up heading towards the dugout.
Leading the way for the Oregon offense was sophomore second baseman Ryan Cooney, who was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs.
The Ducks were coming off a gut-wrenching 10-9 defeat to the Portland Pilots in a midweek battle on Tuesday. In that game, the Ducks melted down, giving up six runs in the final three innings while blowing a five-…
Read MoreMason Neville Inks His Name In the Record Books as Ducks Take UCLA Series With 10-6 Win
More history was made at PK Park during the series finale of the top-25 matchup between the No. 16 Oregon Ducks (27-11, 14-7 Big Ten) and the No. 10 UCLA Bruins (29-10, 13-5 Big Ten). In the bottom of the fourth, sophomore second baseman Ryan Cooney and junior third baseman Carter Garate singled to put runners on first and second. Down 4-3, the Ducks needed a spark to avoid back-to-back losses to this Bruins squad. With junior center fielder Mason Neville at the plate ahead in the count 2-1, the history books were ready to be rewritten as he slaughtered the next pitch deep to right field. This made Neville the single-season home run king in Ducks history.
Neville led the way for the Oregon offense today, going 3-for-4 with a double, a homer and three RBIs.
“Feels good,” Neville said. “Went into the game not thinking about it too much. I just went in there after yesterday and wanted to win. I kind of blacked out a little bit. It was a big spot in the game, and so I was…
Read MoreChristiansen: Ranked Wins Secured, Now What?
Records are nice, but wins are better. The No.16-ranked Oregon Ducks (26-11, 13-7 Big Ten) continued their showdown with No. 10-ranked UCLA Bruins on Sunday. UCLA and Oregon entered this series finale with one win apiece — but the Ducks exited with the series win.
Oregon took Game 1 of the series with a 1-2 score, behind a complete game masterclass from ace Grayson Grinsell. Game 2 of the series wasn’t nearly as close. The Bruins scored 10 runs in the seventh and eighth innings to enforce a run-rule win: 14-4.
“After the way yesterday ended,” head coach Mark Wasikowski said, “We were ashamed of the way we went about it at the end of that ball game.”
As the Ducks searched for their second-ranked win of the season, senior RHP Jason Reitz took the mound. The San Jose native was coming off the best start of his career at Maryland. Reitz tossed seven IP and struck out 11 batters. The 6-foot-11 starter had marginal success through five IP today, allowing four runs, only…
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