A Pitching Duel in Eugene
Oregon State’s baseball season came to a close in Eugene after a hard‑fought loss to the 11th‑ranked Oregon Ducks, ending the Beavers’ run in the regional tournament.
The team entered the game after nearly two weeks away from competition, a layoff that left their bats feeling rusty and their timing off.
While the offense sputtered, the pitching staff delivered strong outings, with starters Kleinschmit, Eric Segura, Trey Morris and Wyatt Queen each showing composure on the mound.
The Ducks, however, possessed a deep bullpen that proved nearly untouchable, as relievers Tanner Bradley and Devin Bell shut down the Beavers’ late rallies.
Oregon’s starters, including Will Sanford and Miles Gosztola, turned in exceptional performances, while the Beavers failed to hit a home run in any of the four regional games, a stark contrast to their 55 homers earlier in the season.
Mark Wasikowski’s club finished the year with just 55 home runs, down from 107 the previous season, underscoring a power deficit that ultimately cost them the series.