Oregon players are introduced at the beginning of the game. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Senior right-hand pitcher Darrell Hunter pauses in the dugout before heading onto the field for his introduction. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Aaron Payne escapes being tagged out at first base by a whisker as Owls’ player Blake Fox is a moment too late with the inbound ball from the pitcher’s mound. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Aaron Payne explodes toward third base during the bottom of the first inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon’s Mitchell Tolman bursts past Owls’ infielder Shane Hoelscher as Tolman looks over his shoulder toward the outfield, debating whether to try for home plate as he rounds third base during the bottom of the first inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Owls infielder Ford Stainback prepares to catch a fly ball from Oregon’s Shaun Chase, ending the first inning with a Rice lead of 3-2. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

The ball takes a skip in front of home plate as Oregon’s J.J. Altobelli bats during the bottom of the second inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Christian Jones throws out his first pitch during the top of the third inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Christian Jones is embraced by his teammates as he returns to the dugout after being rotated out for Clayton Crum on the mound. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Ducks catcher Shaun Chase tags out Owls catcher Hunter Kopycinski at home plate during the top of the third inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon’s Tyler Baumgartner sprints past first base safely as Rice’s Zech Lemond watches the errant ball bounce toward the Oregon dugout during the bottom of the third inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Ducks outfielders Tyler Baumgartner, left, and Connor Hofmann celebrate along the fencing at PK Park after Baumgartner fields a fly ball during the top of fourth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon club rugby teammates Alex Crane, right, and Brian Shunta heckle Rice pitcher Zech Lemond during the bottom of the fourth inning as the Ducks trail 7-3. The prolific duo could be heard throughout PK Park for almost all nine innings of the game, with “Simple Zech” being one of their favorite call-and-answer routines. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Rice head coach Wayne Graham heads back to his dugout after speaking to pitcher Zech Lemond during the bottom of the fourth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Rice sophomore pitcher Zech Lemond was a handful for the Oregon dugout, throwing 106 pitches and 69 strikes throughout the game. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Clayton Crum is illuminated by a fading sunset as he winds up from the mound during the top of the fifth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Five-year-old Chase Hartley receives a fist bump from Oregon’s Connor Hofmann during the top of the seventh inning, as Hofmann prepares to take the batting deck. Hartley, a pre-kindergarten Eugene resident and avid t-ball player himself, has attended every game of the Ducks’ NCAA regional series and has developed a tradition with the Oregon players for the last three years with his field-side fist bumps. Hartley’s favorite player is J.J. Altobelli, and Oregon infielder Ryon Healy later refused to take his at-bat at the plate as he scanned for Hartley, calling out “Where’s Chase?” The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Ryon Healy reacts in frustration after his fly ball was caught by Owls infielder Christian Stringer, ending the seventh inning with the Ducks trailing 8-4. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon head coach George Horton, left, Ducks pitcher Jimmie Sherfy (30) and the Oregon outfielders gather on the pitcher’s mound during the top of the eighth inning. Oregon rotated through five pitchers throughout the night. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Connor Hofmann, center, clutches his face in despair as hope for the Ducks fades entering the eighth inning with an 8-4 hole to the Rice Owls. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Jimmie Sherfy, right, is congratulated by his replacement pitcher Garrett Cleavinger during the top of the eighth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Mitchell Tolman reacts to being tagged out at first during the bottom of the eighth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon’s Scott Heineman is chased to first base by a furious pass from the home plate. Heineman was tagged out at first during the bottom of the eighth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

The Owls dugout reacts as their advancement to the NCAA Super Regional becomes all but certain during the ninth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Owls outfielder Michael Ratterree, left, is embraced by his dugout after scoring a run during the ninth inning off his teammate Hunter Kopycinski’s double RBI, making it a 10-4 game for the Owls. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon’s junior pitcher Jeff Gold reacts in the dugout as the Ducks’ fate becomes clear. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Despite trailing 11-4 during the bottom of the ninth inning, Oregon’s Mitchell Tolman warms up his swing in the dugout. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

A member of the stadium reacts to Oregon’s presumed loss to the Rice Owls during the bottom of the ninth inning, ending the season for the Ducks. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon’s Connor Hofmann slides into second base a moment too late as the Owls second baseman prepares to complete a double play by throwing to first base, ending the game for the Ducks. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Ducks senior infielder J.J. Altobelli’s last at-bat for Oregon ended in heartbeak, as he hit right into a double play during the bottom of the ninth inning. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Rice pitcher John Simms, center, yells in celebration as his teammates rush the pitcher’s mound after Rice sealed an 11-4 victory over the Ducks. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon head coach George Horton embraces Oregon’s senior outfielder J.J. Altobelli after their defeat. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

The Ducks flash the last “O’s” of their season at center field, acknowledging their fans at PK Park after being eliminated from NCAA Regional play by the Rice Owls. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Brett Thomas (2), comforts his teammate J.J. Altobelli as Altobelli weeps while making his way back onto the field after Oregon’s loss. Altobelli, a senior infielder, ended his career and final at-bat at Oregon with a heartbreaking double play. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon players react after their loss to the Rice Owls. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon’s Aaron Payne, center, wears an expression of disbelief after the Ducks were routed 11-4 by the Rice Owls. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Ducks player Mitchell Tolman’s eyes glisten with tears as the freshman infielder cradles his head in the Oregon dugout. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Jessica Payne, right, sister of Oregon infielder Aaron Payne and J.J. Altobelli’s girlfriend, comfort’s Altobelli’s younger sister Alexis as the ten year old sobs into her clutched hands. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Ducks infielder Mitchell Tolman, right, comforts his teammate Scott Heineman in the Oregon dugout. The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon head coach George Horton speaks during the post-game press conference in the Autzen Stadium East End Zone Terrace: “We got stunned, we flinched … We tried too hard when we weren’t supposed to. We’re going to Omaha with this program, I promise you that, and I’m going to be the coach.” The Ducks were handled by the Rice Owls 11-4 at PK Park on Monday, June 3, ending Oregon’s hopes for advancement to the NCAA Super Regional play in Corvallis, Ore. The Ducks trailed the Owls all nine innings, giving up seven runs in the first three innings alone. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)