UO sb
It’s been more than two years since the Oregon softball team last lost consecutive games. The Ducks will look to extend that streak Saturday, and extend their season a little longer. The No. 2 Ducks face a tough road to the Women’s College World Series title after dropping their opening game at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, 7-1 on Thursday to Pac-12 rival UCLA. The Bruins used two solo home runs in the second, a big sixth inning and clutch defense with UO runners on base to advance in the winner’s bracket, while the Ducks will face Alabama in an elimination game on Saturday (11:30 a.m. PT, ESPN). Oregon (51-7) will need to win two elimination games Saturday, then two more Sunday to reach the three-game championship series that starts Monday.
UO & OSU bb
Oregon opens the NCAA baseball tournament in Springfield, MO today, 11 a.m., against Iowa. Oregon State opens in Dallas, TX today, 11:30 a.m., against Texas.
