Oregon State's baseball team clinched the series victory against Oregon with a 4-2 win, highlighted by Elijah Hainline's two-run single in the eighth inning and a strong pitching performance with 15 strikeouts.

By the Numbers
  • Oregon State improved to 33-9 on the year and 12-7 in Pac-12 Conference play.
  • The Beavers' pitching staff struck out 29 batters in 18 innings during the series.
  • Saturday's game marked Oregon State's 23rd consecutive game with at least one home run.
  • Holmes saved his 10th game of the year, with Kmatz striking out 10 batters and Trosky leading with two hits.
Yes, But

Despite the Beavers' strong performance, Holmes lost the save streak of at least one hit during Saturday's game.

State of Play
  • Teams will conclude the series on Sunday at Goss Stadium with Oregon looking to avoid a sweep.
  • Oregon State's pitching staff has been dominant, allowing only four hits, two walks, and two runs over the series.
What's Next

The Beavers will aim for a series sweep as they face Oregon in the final game on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. PT.

Bottom Line

Oregon State's baseball team secures a crucial series win against Oregon, setting the stage for a potential sweep in the next game, backed by a strong pitching performance and key offensive plays.