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After dropping the first of a three-game series, Oregon (22-15, 7-7 Pac-12) was looking to snag one back from the Stanford Cardinal (26-6, 12-2 Pac-12). Unfortunately for the Ducks, poor pitching lead to a disastrous game that ended in a 20-5 loss. Cole Stringer (5.90 ERA) took the mound for Oregon but looked cold early, as he gave up five runs to start the game. However, once Stringer escaped the first, he found his groove and put the next six batters down in order.

For the other side, Stanford’s Will Matthiessen (3.62 ERA) picked his batters for five innings, only allowing two hits and a single run to Gabe Matthews off a solo home run. Though Matthiessen had four walks, he made sure the Ducks were unable to find solid contact all game.

Stanford truly won the game in the fifth inning, where the lead was extended to nine. An easy out opportunity could have gotten the Ducks off the field with only two runs allowed, but an error allowed two more runners in. With…

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Jordan Brenner, and Michael Abbott

6:00 Jordan Dail Guides Ducks to Game 1 Win over Cal

• Walk rate lowering, but Dail still missing bats
• Is this what we should expect from Dail the rest of the year?
• What changes heading into Game 2?

6:12 Implications of Oregon's Victory and Pac-12 Round-up

• Checking in on the RPI and gauging UO's postseason hopes
• Should the Pac-12 be a 5,6, or 7 bid conference?
• Who wins the race for 5th? Sorting out the Pac-12's mid-tier

6:30 Keys for Cal & Oregon in Games 2 and 3

• How can Cal activate their bats & speed?
• Oregon's recipe vs. likely starter Zoe Conley
• Key stat & performer for both sides

6:45 Lineup Previews Ahead of First Pitch

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Jordan Brenner, and Michael Abbott

6:00 Jordan Dail Guides Ducks to Game 1 Win over Cal

• Walk rate lowering, but Dail still missing bats
• Is this what we should expect from Dail the rest of the year?
• What changes heading into Game 2?

6:12 Implications of Oregon's Victory and Pac-12 Round-up

• Checking in on the RPI and gauging UO's postseason hopes
• Should the Pac-12 be a 5,6, or 7 bid conference?
• Who wins the race for 5th? Sorting out the Pac-12's mid-tier

6:30 Keys for Cal & Oregon in Games 2 and 3

• How can Cal activate their bats & speed?
• Oregon's recipe vs. likely starter Zoe Conley
• Key stat & performer for both sides

6:45 Lineup Previews Ahead of First Pitch

The Oregon Ducks(22-14, 7-6 Pac-12) came into Thursday's game looking to steal one away from the #2 ranked Stanford Cardinal(25-6, 11-2 Pac-12); instead they drop the first game of the series 5-4. Oregon might have had a chance to win the game had a Jonny DeLuca ground rule double in the first inning not hopped the fence, preventing the runner rounding third from scoring. That extra run would prove to be the difference in this game.

Starting pitcher Cullen Kafka(5.03 ERA) started out strong, only allowing 2 runs through his first five innings. However, as his start wore on he became obviously fatigued, losing almost 10 mph off his fastball, and in the sixth inning he would cough up 3 runs; 2 of which were from home runs. Once the bullpen came in for Kafka, it was lights out pitching, as no hits were allowed and only one player reached base for Stanford over the final 3.1 innings.

Offensively, Sam Novitske was the obvious star of the game, putting together his…

The Oregon Ducks(22-14, 7-6 Pac-12) came into Thursday's game looking to steal one away from the #2 ranked Stanford Cardinal(25-6, 11-2 Pac-12); instead they drop the first game of the series 5-4. Oregon might have had a chance to win the game had a Jonny DeLuca ground rule double in the first inning not hopped the fence, preventing the runner rounding third from scoring. That extra run would prove to be the difference in this game.

Starting pitcher Cullen Kafka(5.03 ERA) started out strong, only allowing 2 runs through his first five innings. However, as his start wore on he became obviously fatigued, losing almost 10 mph off his fastball, and in the sixth inning he would cough up 3 runs; 2 of which were from home runs. Once the bullpen came in for Kafka, it was lights out pitching, as no hits were allowed and only one player reached base for Stanford over the final 3.1 innings.

Offensively, Sam Novitske was the obvious star of the game, putting together his…

By: Cole Rothman

Tonight, Oregon Softball started off their three game home stand against UC Berkeley with a hard fought 1-0 victory. The enthusiastic crowd saw a pitcher’s duel between the Duck’s, Jordan Dail and the Bear’s, Kamalani Dung. The two aces only allowed 7 combined hits, but the Duck’s 4 hits were enough to seal a narrow victory. Jordan Dail pitched another full game and struck out 11 batters, but according to Coach Lombardi she’d be the first to tell you that she didn’t have the best game. Dail struggled with her accuracy at times, she walked 4 batters and hit UC Berkeley's Lauren Espalin twice. Dung also struggled with her control and walked the bases loaded in the bottom of the second.

While Dail’s arm remained hot as ever, most of the bats for the Ducks went cold tonight. Yet, the usual suspects still managed to chip in; Haley Cruse, Jasmine Sievers, Allee Bunker and Shaye Bowden each went 1 for 3 from the batter's box. In the…

By: Cole Rothman

Tonight, Oregon Softball started off their three game home stand against UC Berkeley with a hard fought 1-0 victory. The enthusiastic crowd saw a pitcher’s duel between the Duck’s, Jordan Dail and the Bear’s, Kamalani Dung. The two aces only allowed 7 combined hits, but the Duck’s 4 hits were enough to seal a narrow victory. Jordan Dail pitched another full game and struck out 11 batters, but according to Coach Lombardi she’d be the first to tell you that she didn’t have the best game. Dail struggled with her accuracy at times, she walked 4 batters and hit UC Berkeley's Lauren Espalin twice. Dung also struggled with her control and walked the bases loaded in the bottom of the second.

While Dail’s arm remained hot as ever, most of the bats for the Ducks went cold tonight. Yet, the usual suspects still managed to chip in; Haley Cruse, Jasmine Sievers, Allee Bunker and Shaye Bowden each went 1 for 3 from the batter's box. In the…

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Sean MacPherson, and Bill Braker

6:00 Long Homestand Begins Tomorrow for Oregon Softball

• Cal Softball struggling mightily in conference play
• Breaking down the stakes for both sides, including postseason implications
• Do the Ducks get back over .500 this year and if so, how soon?
• Weekend predictions

6:20 GUEST: Andrew Haubner (KEZI Sports Director)

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Coming off a 1-2 weekend on the road against #1 UCLA, the Ducks have their sights set on Cal this weekend as they'll return to Jane Sanders Stadium for the first time in about a month. Oregon is arguably playing its best softball right now after being the first Pac-12 team to defeat the Bruins. With freshman Allee Bunker and Jasmine Sievers stepping up, the Ducks have won 4 of its last 7 games. Oregon will need to rack up many wins in the 14 games remaining if they hope to reach their goal of making the postseason. Head Coach Melissa Lombardi, Freshman Allee Bunker and Jasmine Sievers caught up with the media on Tuesday to reflect on the UCLA road trip, and talk about goals moving forward as the schedule lightens up.

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Head Coach Melissa Lombardi

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Coming off a 1-2 weekend on the road against #1 UCLA, the Ducks have their sights set on Cal this weekend as they'll return to Jane Sanders Stadium for the first time in about a month. Oregon is arguably playing its best softball right now after being the first Pac-12 team to defeat the Bruins. With freshman Allee Bunker and Jasmine Sievers stepping up, the Ducks have won 4 of its last 7 games. Oregon will need to rack up many wins in the 14 games remaining if they hope to reach their goal of making the postseason. Head Coach Melissa Lombardi, Freshman Allee Bunker and Jasmine Sievers caught up with the media on Tuesday to reflect on the UCLA road trip, and talk about goals moving forward as the schedule lightens up.

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Head Coach Melissa Lombardi

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