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Oregon baseball had an opportunity to give its chances of hosting an NCAA regional a significant boost.
But top-ranked UCLA mounted a big comeback May 10 to prevent that from happening.
The Bruins (46-5, 26-1 Big Ten Conference) erased a five-run deficit with eight straight runs to claim the rubber game and the three-game series 9-6 against the No. 14 Ducks (36-14, 18-9) at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.
Oregon took a 6-1 lead thanks to a five-run fourth inning.
In the fourth, the Ducks took advantage of a one-out fielding error followed by a walk with Jack Brooks’ run-scoring single to take a 2-1 lead.
Ryan Cooney then hit a sacrifice fly to score another and Brayden Jaksa smashed a three-run homer run to center field to make it 6-1.
UCLA came back with two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to close within 6-4. Oregon struggled again in the eighth to get defensive outs, and the Bruins capitalized with five runs, including Dean West’s grand slam to cap the scoring.
The Bruins took Friday’s series opener 11-1 in seven innings.
The Ducks couldn’t do much against UCLA starting pitcher Wylan Moss, who allowed just three hits, a run and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. Jaksa had one hit and scored a run.
Will Sanford, the Ducks’ starter, was knocked around for six runs (five earned) and five hits while giving up three walks with five strikeouts in three innings. UCLA had two home runs and a double.
The Bruins continued their momentum Saturday, taking a 4-0 lead in the first inning. But the Ducks responded with four in the second to tie it.
UCLA led 6-5 in the seventh when Oregon broke through for four runs after a lineout and strikeout to open the frame.
Angel Laya hit an infield single to the left side and Maddox Molony scored him with a double to right field. After a walk and an error loaded the bases, No. 9 hitter Jack Brooks doubled to left-center to drive in three.
Oregon’s Tanner Bradley pitched the final 2 1/3 innings, allowing no runs, no hits and two walks with a strikeout to help the Ducks even the series and break UCLA’s 27-game conference winning streak. Bradley got the win to improve to 5-0 on the season.
Naulivou Lauaki had two hits and three RBIs and Laya two hits. for the Ducks. UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky, a candidate for the top spot in the upcoming MLB draft, had two home runs.
The Ducks host No. 18 USC (41-12, 19-8) in a three-game series beginning at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at PK Park. The series continues with games at 6:05 p.m. Friday and 3:02 p.m. Saturday.
Jesse Sowa is sports editor for The Register-Guard and Statesman Journal. He can be reached via email at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Oregon baseball comes up short in series finale vs. No. 1 UCLA
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But top-ranked UCLA mounted a big comeback May 10 to prevent that from happening.
The Bruins (46-5, 26-1 Big Ten Conference) erased a five-run deficit with eight straight runs to claim the rubber game and the three-game series 9-6 against the No. 14 Ducks (36-14, 18-9) at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.
Oregon took a 6-1 lead thanks to a five-run fourth inning.
In the fourth, the Ducks took advantage of a one-out fielding error followed by a walk with Jack Brooks’ run-scoring single to take a 2-1 lead.
Ryan Cooney then hit a sacrifice fly to score another and Brayden Jaksa smashed a three-run homer run to center field to make it 6-1.
UCLA came back with two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to close within 6-4. Oregon struggled again in the eighth to get defensive outs, and the Bruins capitalized with five runs, including Dean West’s grand slam to cap the scoring.
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A back-and-forth series
The Bruins took Friday’s series opener 11-1 in seven innings.
The Ducks couldn’t do much against UCLA starting pitcher Wylan Moss, who allowed just three hits, a run and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. Jaksa had one hit and scored a run.
Will Sanford, the Ducks’ starter, was knocked around for six runs (five earned) and five hits while giving up three walks with five strikeouts in three innings. UCLA had two home runs and a double.
The Bruins continued their momentum Saturday, taking a 4-0 lead in the first inning. But the Ducks responded with four in the second to tie it.
UCLA led 6-5 in the seventh when Oregon broke through for four runs after a lineout and strikeout to open the frame.
Angel Laya hit an infield single to the left side and Maddox Molony scored him with a double to right field. After a walk and an error loaded the bases, No. 9 hitter Jack Brooks doubled to left-center to drive in three.
Oregon’s Tanner Bradley pitched the final 2 1/3 innings, allowing no runs, no hits and two walks with a strikeout to help the Ducks even the series and break UCLA’s 27-game conference winning streak. Bradley got the win to improve to 5-0 on the season.
Naulivou Lauaki had two hits and three RBIs and Laya two hits. for the Ducks. UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky, a candidate for the top spot in the upcoming MLB draft, had two home runs.
What’s next for Oregon baseball?
The Ducks host No. 18 USC (41-12, 19-8) in a three-game series beginning at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at PK Park. The series continues with games at 6:05 p.m. Friday and 3:02 p.m. Saturday.
Jesse Sowa is sports editor for The Register-Guard and Statesman Journal. He can be reached via email at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Oregon baseball comes up short in series finale vs. No. 1 UCLA
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