Oregon rallies late to take down Michigan, snap losing skid

It’s been a tough week for the Oregon Ducks (23-7, 7-3 Big Ten), coming off consecutive shutout losses and a blowout loss to Michigan (15-13, 4-6 Big Ten) on Friday. The Ducks put an end to their losing ways with a 5-1 victory over the Wolverines to even the weekend series at one game apiece. When the bats finally warmed in the chilly Midwest conditions, the Ducks rallied to take control in the late stages with some timely hitting in a three-run eighth inning.

The Oregon arms rebounded from a tough showing in the opener to keep the Wolverines at bay long enough to hold on for the win. After Michigan struck first and took a 1-0 lead, the Ducks appeared poised to respond in the third inning, loading the bases with only one out. However, after a mound visit, Michigan pitcher Kurt Barr struck out Oregon’s Dominic Hellman and got Drew Smith to fly out in foul territory.

Following consecutive shutouts offensively, the continued slump at the plate for the Ducks seemed to build some frustration. Oregon’s lifeless offense finally got on the board when Jack Brooks cracked a solo home run to right-center field, tying the game. The leadoff shot in the fifth inning snapped a streak of 22 consecutive scoreless innings for the Ducks at the plate.

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