Oregon, Oregon State Host NCAA Baseball Regionals Amid Conference Realignment

The Oregon baseball team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mount Horeb, snapping a three-game losing streak and showing resilience with clutch hitting from Calvin Ritter and Nolan LaVoy. The Ducks have been selected to host an NCAA regional at PK Park after finishing the season with a 42-14 record, aiming to advance past strong teams like Cal Poly, Arizona, and Utah Valley. Oregon's postseason experience contrasts with some of their regional opponents, though Arizona remains a formidable challenge given their recent win over the Ducks and historical rivalry. Coach Mark Wasikowski, who recently passed 200 wins and earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors, will rely on key players like LHP Grayson Grinsell to lead the Ducks at home. Meanwhile, rival Oregon State earned a Top 8 seed and will host a regional with potential home-field advantage in the Super Regionals, despite being swept by Oregon in the regular season, highlighting differing postseason fates between the two programs. The Ducks, seeded 12th, may have to travel for the Super Regional depending on other outcomes, reflecting the complex selection dynamics despite their strong season.