Oregon State Baseball Falls 10-4 to Minnesota in Round Rock Classic

Oregon State Beavers faced a challenging weekend at the Round Rock Classic, losing to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 10-4 and earlier to the Oklahoma Sooners 8-4, marking their first losses of the season. Pitching struggles and defensive errors plagued the Beavers, with Minnesota capitalizing on these weaknesses through strong batting performances, including a three-run homer by Jameson Martin. Meanwhile, the Oregon Ducks had mixed results against Rhode Island, suffering a 12-11 loss in a game filled with pitching struggles and leaving 14 runners on base, but bouncing back with a 1-0 victory in a doubleheader where pitching dominated. Oregon's Collin Clarke and Rhode Island's Trystan Levesque showcased pitching prowess in the latter game, with Clarke achieving seven scoreless innings and Levesque throwing a remarkable 10 innings. The Ducks need to maintain momentum as they aim for a record season following 40 wins and a Super Regional appearance in 2024. Both Oregon State and Oregon are looking to refine their strategies as they prepare for crucial upcoming matches.