The Oregon Ducks played the Cal Bears in the last game of the regular season on Saturday, May 24 at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon. After two innings of play, the Ducks were down 4-0 because of infield errors and miscommunication. The team rallied and eventually were only down by two runs after the bottom of the fifth inning. Although the Ducks played a great defensive game for the last two innings, they were unable to score again and lost 5-3.
Oregon infielder Aaron Payne (20) walks onto the field with his arm around his mother during the pre-game senior celebration. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon first baseman AJ Balta (33) eyes the ball just as Cal hitter Vince Bruno (22) slides into the base during the top of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon right-handed pitcher Jake Reed prepares to pitch the ball during the top of the eighth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon right-handed pitcher Jeff Gold (44) dances along to a song that is played over the loud speaker. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon shortstop Mark Karaviotis (24) lofts the ball to Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne (20). The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon left-handed pitcher Matt Krook (21) along with the rest of the team listens to head coach George Horton give a pep talk. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon hitter Steven Packard (29) springs past second base prior to scoring the first run of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne (20) looks towards catcher Shaun Chase (16) for the ball prior to Cal hitter Aaron Knapp (23) sliding into the base. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon first baseman AJ Balta (33) scowls after diving and missing the throw to him. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon players and head coach George Horton look towards the Oregon bullpen to signal a new pitcher to come out at the top of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon left-handed pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (35) winds up his arm prior to pitching the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Cal second baseman Robbie Tenerowicz (20) tosses the ball towards the infield during the bottom of the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon shortstop Mark Karaviotis (24) reacts to catcher Shaun Chase’s (16) throw that accidentally hit left handed pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (35) during the top of the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon baseball players cheer for the seniors being honored during the pre-game ceremony. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Cal head coach David Esquer argues with an umpire over a call in Oregon’s favor. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne (20) and first baseman AJ Balta (33) charge at Cal hitter Devon Rodriguez (33) to tag him with the ball during the top of the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon right fielder Tyler Baumgartner (13) chucks the ball at first base during the top of the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon center fielder Nick Catalano (7) scoops the ball up into his glove prior to throwing it towards the infield. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal Bears at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on May 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)