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The Ducks squandered a 4‑0 lead as Texas clawed back, with Sam Cozart’s final strikeout sealing the 6‑5 victory and sending the Longhorns to face Georgia in the College World Series.
In a four‑hour battle, the Oregon Ducks lost 6‑5 to Texas in Game 2 of the Super Regional, ending their season while the Longhorns secure a spot in the College World Series.
The Oregon Ducks lost 6-5 to the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional, with a late rally falling just short as Texas added two runs in the eighth.
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 lost 11‑3 to Texas in the Austin Super Regional, dropping their championship odds and forcing a double‑elimination battle.
The Ducks fell 11-3 to the Texas Longhorns, stranding 13 runners and seeing key performances from Jax Gimenez, Drew Smith and Ethan Mendoza.
Oregon’s offense stalled at critical moments as Texas capitalized on free bases and timely hitting to take a commanding lead.
The No. 11 Oregon Ducks travel to Austin to meet the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in a best‑of‑three Super Regional that could send the Ducks to the College World Series for the first time since 1954, with pitching duels and stormy weather looming.
Texas' deep pitching staff and strong offense position them as favorites in the upcoming super regional showdown against Oregon
With eight super regional sites hosting the final push toward the College World Series, USA TODAY Network highlights the players whose recent performances could tip the balance for their squads.
The NCAA baseball tournament super regionals are underway, and USA TODAY Network has highlighted the players most likely to decide each series as teams vie for a spot in the College World Series.
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 Oregon Ducks need just one more win to lock down a Super Regional spot, setting up a high‑stakes clash with their in‑state rivals and reviving a program that hasn’t reached the national stage in over 70 years.
The Ducks will meet the winner of the Oregon State–Washington State elimination game on Sunday, May 31, with a chance to advance to the best‑of‑three Super Regional against the Texas Longhorns.
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.
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.
Oregon’s 14-2 victory over Yale at PK Park was powered by a breakout performance from freshman hitters and a steady pitching effort.
The Ducks erupted for 14 runs on 18 hits, with stellar pitching that stranded 13 baserunners, setting up a showdown against Washington State.
The No. 11 Oregon Ducks baseball team opens a regional tournament against Yale, Oregon State, and Washington State, drawing attention to ticket availability, fan engagement, and postseason pressure.
The Ducks' transformation under Wasikowski, highlighted by Drew Smith's unbroken postseason record and a packed crowd of dedicated fans, sets the stage for a pivotal regional tournament.
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.
The long‑standing baseball rivalry between Oregon and Oregon State reaches a new chapter in the Eugene Regional, where home‑field advantage, betting odds and program histories intersect ahead of a potential national breakthrough.