The No. 1 ranked Oregon softball team (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9 Pac-12) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. Oregon looks to sweep California after scoring 15 runs in the fourth inning to capture the victory by mercy rule 15-3. The Ducks were held to just one hit in three innings and fell behind 2-0. It wasn’t until the bottom of the fourth inning when the Ducks sent 19 hitters to the plate and scored 15 runs on 12 hits.
Next for the Ducks is a home game against Portland State at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.
Young Oregon softball fans line up to have their merchandise autographed by the team. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Courtney Ceo (22) safely makes it to first base during the bottom of the sixth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Karine Shaver (8) dives to catch a ball during the top of the sixth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Cal outfielder Ashley Decker (23) anticipates Oregon’s next move during the bottom of the fifth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Karine Shaver (8) prepares to toss the ball to second base during the top of the fifth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) gets a strike during the bottom of the fifth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon utility player Kailee Cuico (33) at bat during the bottom of the fourth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Cal pitcher Stephanie Trzcinski (1) takes a moment to speak to her teammates during the bottom of the fourth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
An Easter egg hunt is organized for young Oregon fans after the game. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Cal infielder Cheyenne Cordes (27) slides safely to second base during the top of the fifth inning.No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon left-handed pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) winds up for a throw during the top of the sixth inning. No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) winds up to throw the ball infield during the top of the sixth inning.No. 1 Oregon (40-5, 14-1 Pac-12) hosts the California Golden Bears (22-20, 4-9) in the third and final game of the series at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)