To open its 2013 campaign, Oregon’s Jake Reed tossed six scoreless innings, with the bullpen finishing off the shutout as they beat the University of Hawaii 3-0 in Honolulu.
The Ducks got the scoring started in the second on a J.J. Altobelli walk, then added a run each in the fifth and seventh innings. Oregon had six hits and, in true Oregon head coach George Horton fashion, three sacrifice hits.
The Ducks didn’t put up any crooked numbers but did keep the Rainbows at bay, limiting them to just five hits — four of which were singles.
Christian Jones picked up the save for the Ducks, which opted not to use superstar closer Jimmie Sherfy.
Oregon and Hawaii play again Saturday at 8:35 p.m. PST.