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The Oregon Ducks took on the Portland Pilots Tuesday night, as both the pitching and hitting contributed to a 6-1 victory. Though Oregon used sic pitchers in the game, it was Cole Stringer who got the starting nod. Stringer was very efficient, going 4 innings, allowing 1 hit, walking 1, striking out 5, and giving up 1 earned run. It was a nice send off for the Ducks as they will take on the 7th ranked Arizona Wildcats this Thursday. Game Story (By Collin Catman) Interviews  Head Coach George Horton… Continue with BSB: Offense, Pitching efficient as Oregon cruises to a 6-1 victory over the Portland Pilots.

For the first time since Jim Moore and Stacy Metro left the team in March, new head coach Matt Ulmer spoke to the media about the transition to the new coaching staff and his new responsibilities as head coach. He also talked about the beach volleyball season and how preparations are coming for next season in the fall. Below is the full interivew. Head Coach Matt Ulmer - Marc Grandi

For the first time since Jim Moore and Stacy Metro left the team in March, new head coach Matt Ulmer spoke to the media about the transition to the new coaching staff and his new responsibilities as head coach. He also talked about the beach volleyball season and how preparations are coming for next season in the fall. Below is the full interivew. Head Coach Matt Ulmer - Marc Grandi

Hosts: Alex Castle, Tyler Kastan, and Austin Cracraft 6:00 Oregon Baseball Takes on Portland 

• Arizona coming, but momentum building again
• Carranza with a solid outing
• Where's your confidence meter at?

6:15 GUEST: Steve Mims (The Register-Guard)… Continue with QuackSmack: Tuesday, 4/11/17.

Oregon Football finished up their first week of spring football on Saturday, and on Monday the team was back out on the practice field ahead of next weekend's scrimmage. Coach Taggart laid out the rough plan for the week's slate of practices, while multiple Oregon players assessed the team heading into week 2. Head Coach Willie Taggart Quarterback Justin Herbert Continue with AUDIO: Oregon Football Prepares for Second Week of Spring Practice.

Oregon Football finished up their first week of spring football on Saturday, and on Monday the team was back out on the practice field ahead of next weekend's scrimmage. Coach Taggart laid out the rough plan for the week's slate of practices, while multiple Oregon players assessed the team heading into week 2. Head Coach Willie Taggart Quarterback Justin Herbert Continue with AUDIO: Oregon Football Prepares for Second Week of Spring Practice.

HOSTS: Marc Grandi, Tyler Kastan, and Nick Baxter 6:00  Oregon Softball Loses First Game, Series at UCLA

• Offense struggles, then wakes up on Sunday
• Are the offensive struggles concerning?
• Did this series change your opinion of what this team is capable of?

6:20  GUEST: Mike White (Oregon Softball Head Coach) 6:30  Oregon Baseball Sweeps Irvine… Continue with QuackSmack: Monday, 4/10/17.

After dropping the first two games to UCLA, the Ducks' offense was rolling in Sunday's 11-2 win. After being shut out on Friday and Saturday, Oregon put up six runs in the third inning and three runs in the fifth innings. Danica Mercado went two for three, Nikki Udria went three for five with a homerun and 4 RBIs, and Madi Bishop went one for three with a homerun and three RBIs. The Ducks collectively hit had 11 hits and scored 11 runs. UCLA struggled in the field, committing three errors and only putting four runs on the board. With the win, the Ducks move to 36-2 on the season and are looking forward to their home series against Washington, beginning on Thursday, April 14. Game Story (By Jonathan Rifkind)… Continue with Ducks Take Game 3 Against the Bruins 11-4.

The Oregon Ducks defeated the UC-Irvine Anteaters 7-2 on Sunday at PK Park. This win gave Oregon the sweep in their final full out-of-conference series of the season. Earning the start was Isaiah Carranza who went 6 innings, allowing seven hits, 2 unearned runs, one walk and three strikeouts. Six separate Ducks earned at least a RBI each, including Tim Susnara, who got his on an inside-the-park home run to left field. The Ducks defense did take some time to warm up, committing an error in both the first and second innings. The Ducks will take on the Portland Pilots on Tuesday at home before going on the road to Tuscon to play Arizona. Game Story (By: Austin Cracraft)… Continue with BSB: Ducks complete series sweep over Anteaters.

The Oregon Ducks defeated the UC-Irvine Anteaters 7-2 on Sunday at PK Park. This win gave Oregon the sweep in their final full out-of-conference series of the season. Earning the start was Isaiah Carranza who went 6 innings, allowing seven hits, 2 unearned runs, one walk and three strikeouts. Six separate Ducks earned at least a RBI each, including Tim Susnara, who got his on an inside-the-park home run to left field. The Ducks defense did take some time to warm up, committing an error in both the first and second innings. The Ducks will take on the Portland Pilots on Tuesday at home before going on the road to Tuscon to play Arizona. Game Story (By: Austin Cracraft)… Continue with BSB: Ducks complete series sweep over Anteaters.