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Four Oregon baseball players receive All‑American recognition from Perfect Game, Baseball America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, highlighting a breakout season for the program.
The Ducks' standout performers received top national accolades, highlighting a season of record‑breaking performances and future promise.
Relief pitcher Tanner Bradley and starter Will Sanford were celebrated for their outstanding 2026 campaigns, collecting All‑America accolades and setting program records
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 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.
The Ducks' 2026 campaign ended in Texas, where a shaky start gave way to a resilient rally that fell just short.
Oregon's baseball team saw a promising season end in the Austin Super Regional, where a late rally could not overcome Texas' clutch hitting and bullpen dominance.
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.
Texas, riding a 44‑13 record, hosts Oregon, which seeks its first Super Regional win since 1954, in a game marked by pivotal pitching changes and clutch hitting.
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.
After a 11‑3 loss in the opener, Oregon faces Texas in a high‑stakes Game 2, broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+.
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.
The Longhorns, led by a gritty outing from Dylan Volantis and a rested bullpen, stand one win away from Omaha, ready to face Oregon’s ace Will Sanford in a pivotal Game Two.
The No. 11 Oregon baseball team faces No. 6 Texas on June 7 after an opening‑game defeat, looking to rally behind sophomore pitcher Will Sanford and avoid elimination.
After an 11‑3 loss in the opener, Oregon must rally behind ace pitcher Will Sanford, versatile infielder Dylan Volantis and outfielder Cal Skolari to stay alive in a series where Texas is heavily favored.
Texas defeats Oregon 11-3 in the Austin Super Regional opener, highlighted by Dylan Volantis' ten strikeouts and the Longhorns' push toward the College World Series.
Oregon’s offense stalled at critical moments as Texas capitalized on free bases and timely hitting to take a commanding lead.
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.