Eastern Oregon University baseball faced a tough start to their Cascade Collegiate Conference season, losing both games to College of Idaho. Despite a promising start and competitive innings, the team succumbed to late-game scoring from the Yotes, falling 15-3 in the first game and 17-3 in the second. Key moments included a solo home run from Lucas Smith and a crucial two-run shot from Greyson McDaniel in the opener, which could not stem the tide of the Yotes' surge. In the second game, David Soto's double briefly gave the Mounties a lead, but College of Idaho's five-run fifth inning proved decisive. Eastern Oregon aims to rebound as they continue the series tomorrow at 11 a.m.

By the Numbers
  • Mounties scored a total of 6 runs in both games combined.
  • College of Idaho scored 32 runs across both games (15 in Game 1, 17 in Game 2).
Yes, But

Although Eastern Oregon showcased resilience with early scores and lead changes, the mounting failures in pitching and defense allowed College of Idaho to exploit weaknesses. The Mounties could improve their closing out innings and preventing base runners.

State of Play
  • The Mounties are currently 0-2 in conference play after the opening games against College of Idaho.
  • Eastern Oregon has one more game in this four-game series, presenting an immediate opportunity to turn the momentum.
What's Next

As the series continues, Eastern Oregon will look to make adjustments to their pitching strategy and offensive timing to avoid another sweep. The upcoming game will be critical for regaining confidence and momentum in the conference.

Bottom Line

The Mounties must capitalize on early scoring opportunities and tighten their defense to improve their chances in the next game. To succeed, they need to sustain offensive pressure and minimize errors against the Yotes.