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 …

Oregon Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive With 11 Inning Win Over UCLA

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Ducks dug deep for their game two victory over UCLA in 11 innings. Riding on the wings of a strong pitching performance for the second night in a row, Oregon secured a win in a must-win situation and possibly clinched themselves a playoff berth with the 5-4 win. Freshman David Peterson continued to blow batters away, striking out the first …

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 …

Shake it Off and Dealing: David Peterson Emerges For The Ducks

Andrew Bet Editorials

After a shaky first inning and beautiful diving play by Oregon Ducks third baseman Matt Eureste to end the threat, (starting pitcher) David Peterson dialed in to start the second inning of the Saturday game against St. John’s and never looked back. Peterson dealt with some adversity early, as he was not finding a good rhythm with his pitches. However, his perseverance rewarded …

Coming Home to the Pacific NW and Oregon Baseball!

Gar Pearson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

My friends…it is that time of year when groundhogs and daffodils poke up out of the ground and the “Ol’ Baseball Guy,” Gar Pearson, emerges to share his thoughts about our Diamond Ducks. Gar knows baseball, but was on a work assignment in Michigan for quite some time and away from his beloved Ducks too long. Look for his articles …

Oregon Baseball World Series Bound?

Nik Brownlee FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Oregon baseball team has come a long way since the reinstatement of the program in 2009. That year, the Ducks finished dead last in the Pac-10 with a record of 14-42. Since then, the Ducks have improved drastically, earning a trip to the NCAA Regionals four out of the last five years and hosting the event in 2012 and 2013. But …

Oregon Wraps Up Opening Series With Win Against Hawaii

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Oregon Ducks baseball team had a great weekend in Hawaii to open the season, taking three of four games from the Rainbow Warriors. A weekend of ups and downs, high-scoring blowouts and nail biting comebacks was a showcase of things to come this season. Three players who had major impacts were infielder and pre-season third-team All-American Mitchell Tolman, true …

Pitchers A Question – But Could Be The Answer For The Ducks In 2015

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Get excited baseball fans, the Ducks open their 2015 season today in Hawaii. The season opener will showcase the return of star pitcher Cole Irvin who missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery and will be on a pitch count to start the season. Tyson Alger of The Oregonian reported that Irvin would be limited to around 35 …

Oregon Baseball Team Ranks in Preseason Top 25

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Since the addition of PK Park (named after legendary Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny) and the return of the Oregon baseball program in 2009, the Ducks have grown steadily into a nationally recognized baseball team. Today, the Ducks made the D1 Baseball preseason Top 25 list at No. 22, one of only three Pac-12 schools (No. 4 UCLA and No. 24 Arizona State) to make the national preseason list. Wonderful day at …