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Oregon(10-7, 0-2 PAC-12) came into today's game looking to bounce back from yesterday's 9-3 loss, but instead fell victim to big innings once again, going down to Washington again by a score of 19-3. Sophomore righty Robert Ahlstrom made his second career start, going four innings and allowing six earned runs, while striking out five and walking three. He got a lot of fly balls, inducing 6 flyouts, but otherwise seemed to struggle with his command high in the zone.

The bullpen seemed to struggle keeping runs off the board also, allowing 11 earned runs over the final five innings. Oregon pitching in general seemed to struggle with avoiding huge innings, allowing five runs in the third, four runs in the eighth, and six runs in the ninth.

The Oregon offense remained dormant for the second straight game, only totaling seven hits, with nothing longer than a single. Two bright spots, however, were leadoff hitter Sam Novitske and leftfielder Taylor Adams. Novitske went…

Oregon(10-7, 0-2 PAC-12) came into today's game looking to bounce back from yesterday's 9-3 loss, but instead fell victim to big innings once again, going down to Washington again by a score of 19-3. Sophomore righty Robert Ahlstrom made his second career start, going four innings and allowing six earned runs, while striking out five and walking three. He got a lot of fly balls, inducing 6 flyouts, but otherwise seemed to struggle with his command high in the zone.

The bullpen seemed to struggle keeping runs off the board also, allowing 11 earned runs over the final five innings. Oregon pitching in general seemed to struggle with avoiding huge innings, allowing five runs in the third, four runs in the eighth, and six runs in the ninth.

The Oregon offense remained dormant for the second straight game, only totaling seven hits, with nothing longer than a single. Two bright spots, however, were leadoff hitter Sam Novitske and leftfielder Taylor Adams. Novitske went…

Oregon Softball picked up their second consecutive 8-0 loss to Arizona on Saturday, March 16, as UO's offense struggled and Arizona's thrived at home. The Wildcats knocked three home runs out of Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium on Saturday, giving them seven for the weekend, while the Ducks put up three hits one day after they mustered just two. For Arizona (20-7, 2-0 Pac-12), Gina Snyder (4-0) picks up the win; for the Ducks (11-12, 0-2 Pac-12), Jordan Dail (9-7) records the loss. Oregon will try to bump back up to .500 and snap their eight-game skid on St. Patrick's Day, with Sunday's first pitch time scheduled for noon.

GAME STORY (by Matt Tyra)

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Oregon Softball picked up their second consecutive 8-0 loss to Arizona on Saturday, March 16, as UO's offense struggled and Arizona's thrived at home. The Wildcats knocked three home runs out of Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium on Saturday, giving them seven for the weekend, while the Ducks put up three hits one day after they mustered just two. For Arizona (20-7, 2-0 Pac-12), Gina Snyder (4-0) picks up the win; for the Ducks (11-12, 0-2 Pac-12), Jordan Dail (9-7) records the loss. Oregon will try to bump back up to .500 and snap their eight-game skid on St. Patrick's Day, with Sunday's first pitch time scheduled for noon.

GAME STORY (by Matt Tyra)

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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…

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…

Oregon Softball fell in their Pac-12 opener to Arizona in Tucson on Friday, March 15, suffering an 8-0 run-rule defeat to drop to .500 on the year. The Ducks were outhit by the Wildcats 13-2, as starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin acted as a brick wall between UO and home plate. No Oregon player reached scoring position on Friday, while Arizona's offense found success often after the first inning. The Wildcats put two on Oregon starting pitcher Jordan Dail in the second frame, one in third, another in the fourth, and closed out the game in the sixth with a four-spot. Oregon is now 11-11 on the year; the Ducks return to action on Saturday at 2 PM, with the series closer scheduled for Sunday at noon.

GAME STORY (by Matt Tyra)

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Oregon Softball fell in their Pac-12 opener to Arizona in Tucson on Friday, March 15, suffering an 8-0 run-rule defeat to drop to .500 on the year. The Ducks were outhit by the Wildcats 13-2, as starting pitcher Taylor McQuillin acted as a brick wall between UO and home plate. No Oregon player reached scoring position on Friday, while Arizona's offense found success often after the first inning. The Wildcats put two on Oregon starting pitcher Jordan Dail in the second frame, one in third, another in the fourth, and closed out the game in the sixth with a four-spot. Oregon is now 11-11 on the year; the Ducks return to action on Saturday at 2 PM, with the series closer scheduled for Sunday at noon.

GAME STORY (by Matt Tyra)

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When Jovon Bouknight accepted Oregon football's offer to replace Michael Johnson as the Ducks' wide receivers coach, he knew his top priority would be development. Now, nearly a week into spring practice, Bouknight and the Ducks' wideouts are continuing their progress towards replacing the program's single season record holder in receiving yards in Dillon Mitchell. While Bouknight is searching for those that he can trust, Oregon's offensive line coach, Alex Mirabal, has the luxury of one of the nation's most experienced group leading by example. But despite returning its entire group, Mirabal and the Ducks' are looking forward to building a rotation along the offensive line to prepare them for the years to come. Listen below as Mirabal, Bouknight, along with starting quarterback Justin Herbert discuss the Ducks' progress in the spring so far.

Quarterback Justin Herbert

When Jovon Bouknight accepted Oregon football's offer to replace Michael Johnson as the Ducks' wide receivers coach, he knew his top priority would be development. Now, nearly a week into spring practice, Bouknight and the Ducks' wideouts are continuing their progress towards replacing the program's single season record holder in receiving yards in Dillon Mitchell. While Bouknight is searching for those that he can trust, Oregon's offensive line coach, Alex Mirabal, has the luxury of one of the nation's most experienced group leading by example. But despite returning its entire group, Mirabal and the Ducks' are looking forward to building a rotation along the offensive line to prepare them for the years to come. Listen below as Mirabal, Bouknight, along with starting quarterback Justin Herbert discuss the Ducks' progress in the spring so far.

Quarterback Justin Herbert