The No. 17 USC baseball team dropped a 6‑5 decision to No. 16 Oregon in a marathon 14‑inning affair that tested the endurance of both squads. The Trojans managed to tie the game in the seventh, but Oregon’s late rally sealed the victory.
Kevin Takeuchi provided the offense’s spark with a two‑run homer that briefly gave USC the lead, while a parade of strong relief outings kept the game within reach.
Key Moments in a 14‑Inning Thriller
Andrew Johnson, Chase Herrell, Adam Troy and Sax Matson combined for a clutch bullpen performance, limiting Oregon’s offense during critical stretches and preserving the tie.
The loss drops USC to 42‑14 overall and 20‑10 in Big Ten play, but the team will not have long to dwell as they prepare for the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska.
Oregon, now 38‑15 and also 20‑10, received a solo‑shot from Richard Tejeda in the third and a two‑run homer from Adrian Lopez in the sixth, underscoring the tight competition that defined the series.