Duck TV Sports Episode 6 – May 22, 2013


On this week’s episode of DuckTV Sports, Softball hosts regional action at Howe Field, and the baseball team comes home for Civil War action that has major Pac-12 implications.

Plus, senior pitcher Jess Moore has played a crucial role in the Ducks success in her time in Eugene, but at heart she is a small town girl.

All that and more with Chris Brooklier and Alexandria King anchoring.

OSU Clinches Series With A 12-2 Win Over Oregon

The fourth ranked Oregon State Beavers topped no. 6 Oregon in convincing fashion on Sunday with a series clinching 12-2 victory at PK Park. The win puts Oregon State two games ahead of the Ducks in the Pac-12 standings at 22-5.

The Beavers pulled away early with five runs in the second, fueled by a two out grand slam by Michael Conforto. Conforto finished 3-5 on the day with 6 RBI.

Oregon pitcher Jake Reed (6-4) gave up seven runs, two earned and lasted less than three innings, while OSU’s Ben Wetzler (7-1) threw six full before being relieved of duties for the day.

The baseball edition of the Civil War will be played for a fifth time this season when these two teams meet in what will be considered a non-conference game this Tuesday. The season series is tied at 2-2.

Ryan Rouillard has more from PK Park.

Beavers Defeat Ducks Behind Strong Performance From Moore

Oregon State defeated Oregon 9-0 Saturday in the second game of the Civil War series. Andrew Moore was phenomenal for the Beavs in Saturday’s game; The freshman Eugene native pitched a complete game two hitter in the win.

Cole Irvin was solid for the Ducks, battling the flu, allowing 2 runs in 7 innings. The bullpen struggled for the Ducks, allowing 7 runs in relief.

Andrew Murray has more from PK Park.