Oregon, Auburn, Oregon State Rise in Baseball Polls

Oregon and Oregon State baseball teams have seen shifts in their national rankings following recent performances. Oregon State's Beavers improved to 5th in D1Baseball's poll after winning 2-of-3 against Cal Poly, while also holding 9th in Baseball America and 8th in both the NCBWA and USA Today coaches polls. Meanwhile, Oregon's Ducks dropped to 10th in the D1Baseball and coaches polls after taking two of three from Rutgers, although they rose to 11th in Baseball America. The Ducks, with a record of 19-5, are set to face Ohio State in a weekend series. In contrast, Auburn's Tigers moved up to 12th in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll after a successful week, including a notable 300th career win for head coach Butch Thompson. The competitive landscape in college baseball remains dynamic as teams jockey for position in the polls.