Murky Pac-12 Gives Oregon a Sliver of Hope

Max Thornberry Editorials

It appears the Oregon baseball program won’t be making a return to the postseason for a sixth straight year. Despite spending the first month of the 2016 season in the Top 30, including a short stint in the Top 15, the Ducks (29-23, 14-13) have been eliminated from a chance at the Pac-12 title with one series left to play. Unfortunately for …

Oregon’s Bullpen Has Questions — and Answers

Max Thornberry Editorials

The Ducks have pitching weapons in reserve. The heavy and light arms will have to continue to move Oregon forward until the punchless offense decides whether they are committed to the “small ball” approach of years past or if George Horton has decided to blaze a new trail for the second half of the year. Optimism about surging bats and …

A Case for Krook

Max Thornberry Editorials

Last year Cole Irvin made his return to the Oregon rotation, a cause for celebration as fans expected the return of their Ace. Does anyone remember how excited we were at the opening of the season? Those grand hopes were forgotten early when we saw that Irvin was on a road to recovery. The sharpness he showed as a freshman wasn’t there …

Ducks Offense Continues to Fly Out of the Sun

Max Thornberry Editorials

Surprise, surprise – pitching headlines another preseason for Oregon baseball. Cole Irvin told reporters last week that he is “the healthiest [he’s] been [his] whole career.” Matt Krook is returning, attempting conjure some of the magic he showed as a freshman after shining in Cape Cod this summer. Last, but certainly not least, is David Peterson who should only improve with age, …

Ducks Baseball Team is Built for a Championship Run

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Every eye in Eugene and around the country is on Ducks football, as we are rapidly approaching the beginning of a fresh season. With lofty expectations and electric excitement surrounding the team, much is lost in the rest of the world of Duck sports. Just a week after Oregon squares off with Eastern Washington in the season opener, the Ducks baseball …

Roller Coaster Season Shows Promise For the Future

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

A turbulent season made for quite the ride for Oregon baseball fans and players alike. The Ducks sandwiched mediocre — and at times, poor– play between outstanding performances to open and close the year. In the first month of the season the Ducks went 10-1, outscoring opponents 85-34. Huge offensive numbers against Hawaii and New Mexico State made Oregon appear to be an offensive juggernaut …

Ducks Streak Ends at 7 as the Bullpen Falters in Game 1 Against UCLA.

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Cole Irvin delivered a stellar performance Friday night, going a season high 7.1 innings, giving up just 3 runs while walking 3 and striking out 4. Although the offense managed to get him off the hook for the loss in the bottom of the eighth, the Ducks bullpen struggled to keep UCLA off the base paths, as they dropped Game 1 …

Calling all Ducks!

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Oregon baseball team is fighting for their lives with 12 games left to play in the regular season. As Oregon fans, we are accustomed to seeing our teams not only reach the postseason but also be major contenders to take a title. Those high expectations loomed large over head coach George Horton and his team as they had won …

Who Can We Expect to See Firing for the Ducks?

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

For a team that was ranked in the Top 10 in preseason, the Ducks are in a position few expected in February. With 16 games remaining, the Ducks need to win at least 10 in order to have a chance at making the playoffs. They have fallen short of preseason expectations, but have showed great resilience, finding ways to win …

Time for Ducks to Rally

Nik Brownlee FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Oregon baseball team has been on a slide as of late.  Pitching struggles and an inability to score runs consistently have resulted in losing four straight games before getting a win last Sunday at Cal. With 14 games in the next 19 days, it’s a perfect time for the diamond Ducks to turn it around. The losing streak began March 10-11 with …

What Is Happening At PK Park?

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

George Horton has been rebuilding Oregon’s baseball program since its 2009 reincarnation and his hard work is paying off. Their 13-2 record is the best start since the return of the program and the Ducks — picked to finish second in the Pac-12 — are garnering attention and commanding respect with every win. A two game series with San Francisco …