Oregon pitcher Cole Irvin, left, is approached by his catcher for a celebratory embrace after the Ducks’ 6-1 win over the San Francisco Dons. Irvin pitched a complete nine-inning game, only giving up one run on six hits while striking out nine. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3rd. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon head coach George Horton had little time to celebrate the Ducks’ 6-1 victory over the Dons, as the 4 p.m. must-win rematch against the Rice Owls followed the USF game by some 50 minutes. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Ryan Hambright gets caught in a pickle between Dons player Jason Mahood, with ball, and USF first baseman Justin Maffei, left of frame, during the top of the third inning. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Ryan Hambright darts towards second base as Dons player Jason Mahood tries to tag him out. Hambright made it to second base safely, but not before Mahood turned and threw home, outing Oregon’s Ryon Healy in a controversial call at the plate. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon catcher Shaun Chase watches his home run sail over the fence in left field, kicking off the top of the fourth inning for the Ducks. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon catcher Shaun Chase is congratulated after hitting a home run, kicking off the top of the fourth inning for the Ducks. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4pm PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3rd. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Dons player Derek Atkinson makes a diving catch in outer field, denying Oregon’s Ryan Hambright a potential double during the top of the sixth inning. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
The pressure was on for Oregon pitcher Cole Irvin, who pitched a complete nine-inning game, only giving up one run on six hits while striking out nine. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s J.J. Altobelli narrowly chases a single to first base during the top of the seventh inning, as USF catcher Zachary Turner receives the ball a moment too late for the out. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A swing and a miss for Oregon infielder Aaron Payne, at bat, during the top of the eighth inning. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon pitcher Cole Irvin delivers from the mound during his eighth straight inning of play. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Kevin Minjares smiles as he reels in a fly ball during the bottom of the eighth, closing out the inning for the Dons. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Fourteeen-year-old Isaac Reynolds, son of ’93 Oregon football Hall of Famer Don Reynolds, clutches two NCAA College World Series balls as the Oregon-USF game draws to a close. Reynolds had gathered a number of Ducks autographs on his baseballs throughout the weekend, and was looking to complete the Oregon roster. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon coaches and their assistants shake hands from their counterparts with the San Francisco Dons after the game. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s Tyler Baumgartner sprints towards first base after his single during the top of the third inning, with the Ducks trailing 1-0. The Ducks handle the USF Dons 6-1 with ease at PK Park during Oregon’s third game of NCAA Regional play. Oregon will face Rice at 4 p.m. PST in their second matchup against the Owls, a must-win game for the Ducks that would force a final game between the teams on Monday, June 3. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)