Oregon opened the game with a three-run burst, turning an early 3-0 lead into a 6-0 advantage by the fifth inning.
The Ducks kept the pressure alive, culminating in an eight-run eighth that stretched the margin to double digits.
A Freshman-Fueled Offensive Surge
Freshmen Angel Laya, Brayden Jaska and Naulivou Lauaki Jr. combined for seven hits and seven RBIs, with Laya’s 14-pitch at-bat producing four hits, two runs and two RBIs.
Jaska added three hits, two runs and two RBIs, while Lauaki Jr. supplied the team’s only home run of the night.
On the mound, Toby Twist delivered three solid innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out five, and Cal Scolari threw 102 pitches over 4.1 innings before the bullpen took over.
Yale’s pitching staff struggled throughout, surrendering 14 runs on 18 hits; starter Jack Ohman gave up six runs in 4.2 innings, and relievers Alex Hwang and Brett Faccio added to the damage.
Despite aggressive base running that created traffic on the bases, Yale failed to deliver timely hits with runners on, leaving the Ducks’ defense to seal the win.