
Oregon Ducks Close Super Regional as Transfer Carter Johnstone Joins Roster Ahead of MLB Draft
Oregon's baseball team saw its campaign end in the Super Regional, added Vanderbilt infielder Carter Johnstone, and faces a wave of draft‑eligible talent.
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Oregon's baseball team saw its campaign end in the Super Regional, added Vanderbilt infielder Carter Johnstone, and faces a wave of draft‑eligible talent.

The 2026 Oregon Ducks baseball season ended with a 43‑18 record, a super‑regional appearance and a mix of breakthroughs and setbacks that will shape the program’s next chapter.

The Oregon Ducks finished the 2026 season at 43‑18 after a loss to Texas in the Austin Super Regional, but eight of nine starters are expected to return, bolstering their prospects for next year and the 2026 MLB Draft.
The Ducks posted back‑to‑back 40‑plus win seasons, reached three super regionals in four years, but fell to Texas in the Austin Super Regional. Emerging freshmen and a need for bullpen upgrades shape the outlook for 2027.

The Oregon Ducks saw their 2026 baseball campaign conclude in the Austin Super Regional, where a 5-3 loss to the Texas Longhorns ended their hopes of reaching the College World Series in Omaha. A blend of seasoned arms and fresh talent defined the Ducks' run, with senior pitchers Miles Gosztola and Will Sanford anchoring a rotation that also featured standout performances from young relievers like Tanner Bradley. A blend of seasoned arms and fresh talent defined the Ducks' run, with senior pitchers Miles Gosztola and Will Sanford anchoring a rotation that also featured standout performances from young relievers like Tanner Bradley.

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.

Oregon stranded 17 runners and went 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position as Texas built a 7-0 lead, setting up a decisive game three.

Oregon lost 11‑3 to Texas in the Austin Super Regional, leaving the Ducks with a two‑game uphill battle to reach the College World Series.

Texas secured an 11‑3 win over Oregon, driven by Rodriguez's five RBIs and a resilient lineup that overcame pitching woes.

In a 11‑3 victory, Rodriguez drove in five runs, while Texas eyes a second win to reach the College World Series.

The Ducks fell 11-3 to the Texas Longhorns, stranding 13 runners and seeing key performances from Jax Gimenez, Drew Smith and Ethan Mendoza.

In an 11‑3 win that left Oregon scrambling for answers, Texas leaned on Rodriguez’s five RBIs and a resilient pitching staff, setting up a showdown for a national berth.
Oregon’s offense stalled at critical moments as Texas capitalized on free bases and timely hitting to take a commanding lead.

The Longhorns opened a 5‑0 advantage in the fifth inning, driven by a strong offensive display and a starting pitcher on the mound, while the Ducks aim to rally in a high‑stakes matchup.

Texas Longhorns coach Jim Schlossnagle praises Oregon's blend of power, speed and elite pitching as the Ducks prepare to face Texas in the Austin Super Regional, a series that will be broadcast on ESPN.

Oregon’s rotation, led by Cal Scolari, will test Texas’ potent lineup and base‑stealing threat, while both teams navigate humidity and crowd pressure.

The Longhorns and Ducks meet in a high‑stakes super regional, each boasting elite arms, potent lineups and coaches eager to etch their names in college baseball lore.

The Oregon Ducks travel to Austin to face Texas in a super regional that could end a 72‑year College World Series drought. Key insights from coach Wasikowski, pitcher Volantis, and players Smith, Scolari, and Mabeus highlight the challenge.

The upcoming NCAA Austin Super Regional will feature a clash between the No. 11 Oregon Ducks and the No. 2 Texas Longhorns, highlighting historic performances and emerging storylines.

Texas' deep pitching staff and strong offense position them as favorites in the upcoming super regional showdown against Oregon

The Ducks will face Texas in the Austin Super Regional, seeking their first CWS appearance since 1954, while the Longhorns bring a six‑title legacy and a shaky bullpen.
The Oregon Ducks baseball team has surged through the NCAA Eugene Regional with a pitching performance that allowed just one run over 16 2/3 innings, striking out 27 batters and advancing two wins from a historic College World Series appearance.

Oregon’s 4‑0 win over Washington State combined a stellar outing from Will Sanford with a ninth‑inning blast by Naulivou Lauaki Jr., securing a spot in the Eugene Regional final.

Oregon’s 14-2 victory over Yale at PK Park was powered by a breakout performance from freshman hitters and a steady pitching effort.