The Road Ahead
The Oregon State Beavers and the Xavier Musketeers are set to meet for the second contest of a four‑game series on March 7, 2026, at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. The first‑pitch is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. Pacific Time, and the showdown will be available to fans across radio, television and digital streaming platforms.
The Beavers rode a 4‑2 victory in the opener, a game that featured a clutch performance from Bryce Hubbard, a timely hit from Dax Whitney and a solid outing by Adam Haight. That win not only added to Oregon State’s perfect 6‑0 record against Xavier but also underscored the team’s ability to execute under pressure.
What makes the Beavers especially formidable is their recent dominance in tight contests. Seven of their eight wins this season have been decided by two runs or fewer, and the club has already logged 160 strikeouts as a unit, averaging 13.21 per game. Reliever Albert Roblez has been a constant presence in the closing role, earning saves in five of those eight triumphs.
Starter Ethan Kleinschmit will take the mound for Oregon State, bringing a career mark of 5‑1 with a 1.72 ERA over 36 ⅔ innings at Goss Stadium. His familiarity with the venue could prove decisive as the Beavers look to extend their home‑field advantage.
Offensively, Dax Whitney continues to shine, having recorded 45 strikeouts in just 24 ⅓ innings this spring and surpassing 165 career strikeouts for the program. Bryce Hubbard, the second Beaver to homer this season, has been on a six‑game hitting streak, batting .435 over his last 23 at‑bats with five RBI, a double and two homers. Adam Haight, meanwhile, has maintained a .435 average during his current streak, contributing both speed and power.
Coach Rich Burk and his staff have emphasized disciplined hitting, noting that Oregon State improves to 188‑28 in the Mitch Canham era when out‑hitting opponents and to a 190‑19‑1 record when leading after the sixth inning since 2020. These statistics reflect a program that blends pitching depth with timely hitting.
Fans can tune in via the university’s broadcast partners to catch the action live, while analysts will be watching closely to see whether the Beavers can maintain their flawless streak against a resilient Xavier squad.