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The Oregon Ducks rallied from a 4‑0 deficit but couldn’t overcome a decisive two‑run double by Texas in the eighth, ending their season and snapping a 72‑year streak of CWS appearances.
The Ducks left 17 runners on base in the opener, but a strong pitching performance and timely hitting could swing the series.
The Oregon Ducks fell 11-3 to the Texas Longhorns in the first game of a three‑game Super Regional series, exposing early deficits, a high strikeout total and a reliance on walks that ultimately proved insufficient.
In front of a home crowd in Austin, Texas combined timely hitting and clutch pitching to pull away early and never look back, setting the tone for the series.
Texas rode a powerful bat and steady arm to a decisive win in the first game of the Austin Super Regional, putting the Longhorns one step closer to the CWS.
Oregon’s offense stalled at critical moments as Texas capitalized on free bases and timely hitting to take a commanding lead.
Texas' deep pitching staff and strong offense position them as favorites in the upcoming super regional showdown against Oregon
The Texas Longhorns and Oregon Ducks enter a highly anticipated Super Regional, each boasting elite pitching staffs and potent lineups. With coaching changes, recent tournament runs, and broadcast details, the series promises a battle defined by arms and strategy.
Oregon Ducks defeat Oregon State 4-1, with Miles Gosztola and Brayden Jaksa shining, setting up a Super Regional clash against Texas
The Ducks defeated the Beavers 4-1, highlighted by strong pitching, a three-run seventh inning and a sellout crowd, setting up a matchup against Texas in the NCAA Super Regional.
The Ducks, riding a 42‑16 season, will meet the 45‑13 Beavers on Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET, with a spot in the Super Regionals on the line.
The No. 11 Oregon baseball team beat Yale and will face Washington State in the second round at PK Park on May 30, with a super regional berth within reach.
The Oregon Ducks will face Washington State in the Eugene Regional on Saturday, aiming to advance to the Super Regional and potentially the College World Series. The game streams on ESPN+ and The Varsity Network.
On May 29, 2026, the University of Oregon baseball team defeated Yale University 14-2 at PK Park in Eugene, delivering a 18‑hit, 14‑run performance that highlighted both power hitting and effective pitching.
The Ducks erupted for 14 runs on 18 hits, with stellar pitching that stranded 13 baserunners, setting up a showdown against Washington State.
Yale’s campaign in the NCAA baseball tournament ended with a 14‑2 loss to Oregon, a game marked by missed opportunities and a late offensive burst by the Ducks.
Yale's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2017 ended in a 14‑2 loss to Oregon in the Eugene Regional, where the Bulldogs left 13 runners on base and faced a dominant pitching staff.
The No. 11 Oregon baseball team opened its NCAA regional with a commanding 14-2 win over Yale, highlighted by early scoring, a late eight-run inning, and standout performances from both pitchers and hitters.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament features a record number of USA Baseball alumni, with 72 former national team members across 28 teams, concentrating in regions like Lawrence, Chapel Hill and Arkansas, and showcasing standout prospects such as Roch Cholowsky and Golden Spikes semifinalists.
Hosting the regional at PK Park, the Ducks blend a potent offense with a shutdown bullpen, seeking to translate regular‑season momentum into a run at the College World Series.
Oregon’s baseball team cruised past Nebraska 8‑0, highlighted by Will Sanford’s milestone performance and key offensive bursts, positioning the Ducks for a championship clash with UCLA.
Oregon’s 8‑0 victory over Nebraska featured a masterful start by Will Sanford, three home runs, and a late rally that sends the Ducks to face UCLA in the conference title game.
The Washington Huskies concluded their campaign with a 9-4 defeat to the Oregon Ducks in Omaha, featuring a ninth‑inning grand slam by Ty Cowan and five home runs by the Ducks.
The Oregon Ducks defeated Washington 9-4, five players homered, and now face Nebraska in the semifinals with a championship berth and potential NCAA Regional hosting spot on the line.