GAME 1 - BASEBALL AMERICA: College Takeaways: Texas, Oregon Capture Statement Wins Friday (article)

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Oregon Stays Red-Hot In Win At Oregon State

A week ago, Oregon’s offense exploded for 36 runs in a four-game sweep at UC Santa Barbara. That was a difficult test for the Ducks, but the schedule offered no let up. Next up: a (non-conference) rivalry showdown with No. 17 Oregon State, which entered the weekend with a 1.64 team ERA and on a 10-game winning streak.

On Friday, facing righthander Kevin Abel, the 2018 Freshman of the Year, the Ducks again showed they were more than up to the challenge. They got to Abel early, scoring four runs in the second inning and knocking him out in the fifth. Oregon (7-2) didn’t let up and got a great start from lefthander Robert Ahlstrom to roll to a 7-0 victory.

Veteran slugger Kenyon Yovan continued his sensational start to the season, going 2-for-5 with a home run – his fifth in as many games. Outfielder Tanner Smith added two hits of his own, including a three-run triple.

As good as the Ducks were offensively, their pitching staff silenced the Beavers’ offense and just one runner advanced past first base. Ahlstrom struck out 10 batters, walked none and scattered three hits over seven innings. Relievers Hunter Breault and Nico Tellache combined for two scoreless innings to complete the shutout.

The Ducks are now one win away from winning a series against their in-state rivals for the first time since 2016, which also came in Corvallis. While these games won’t count in the conference standings, they’re also stating their case as contenders in the Pac-12.

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