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Oregon Softball is one loss from being eliminated from postseason contention, following their 4-3 loss to Utah on Friday, May 3 in Salt Lake City. The Utes struck for two runs in the bottom of the first, loading the bases with nobody out against Jordan Dail. Oregon's inability to score from the same situation in the top of the first proved costly; the Ducks outhit the Utes 10-7, but were unable to strike during their best opportunity. While UO would tie on April Utecht's fifth-inning two-run home run, BreOnna Castaneda sent Oregon packing on a two-out, 3-2 RBI chop-single to walk off. The Ducks, who were without Haley Cruse and Jasmine Sievers, return to play on Saturday at 11 AM PT, needing to win out to reach .500 and postseason eligibility. The Utes and Ducks take to the field on Sunday at 12PM PT for the rubber match.

GAME STORY (by Matt Tyra)

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HOSTS: Matt Tyra and Jordan Brenner

6:00 Oregon Softball in Must-Win Mode

• Utah at the end of arduous season
• What does the formula for a two-week run look like?
• How should Oregon maximize Dail?
• Weekend predictions

6:20 Oregon Baseball Faces Another 50-50 Series

• Ducks unfortunate to catch Wildcats on the road
• UO should score runs; can they prevent them?
• Weekend predictions

6:40 NBA Playoffs Recap

• Blazers get vital road win
• Which series is most intriguing the rest of the way?

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Oregon Baseball spoke to the media on Tuesday before they head down to Tucson Arizona for a three games series starting Friday, May 3. Oregon is coming off a trip to the Bay Area where they finished 1-3. They lost the season series to the Cal Bears 1-2 and fell to San Jose State on Monday via a walk off sacrifice bunt. Players and coaches spoke to the meaning of the final stretch of the season, the mental and physical fatigue a long season has on its players, and lastly the importance of not putting yourself down early In games.

Head Coach George Horton

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Brett Taylor, and Mark Wang

6:00 Oregon Softball Needs Sweep in Utah

• At 42 in RPI, Ducks can sneak it with near-perfect finish
• Utah has capable offense, but poorest pitching in conference
• Can Ducks sweep this weekend without peak Dail?
• Confidence level on postseason odds

6:20 GUEST: Andrew Haubner (KEZI Sports)

Hosts: Jordan Brenner, Cole Rothman, Justin Grossweiner

6:02 Oregon Baseball Loses Three of Four On Bay Area Trip

• San Jose State's walk-off win caps off brutal weekend for Oregon
• A look around the Pac-12; how good is this conference?
• What does Oregon baseball have to do from here to reach the postseason?

6:15 GUEST: Joey Mac (Oregon Sports Network)

Hosts: Alex Castle, Jonah Rosenberg and Bill Braker

Suffering the first series loss to Oregon State(24-18,6-13 Pac-12) in a decade yesterday, the Ducks(21-25,4-14 Pac-12) came into Sunday's match up looking to avoid the sweep at the hands of their rival. In a back and forth battle with plenty of offense being showcased, Oregon dropped the final game 12-8. In order to reach .500 the team must go 5-1 in their remaining games to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Pitching for the third time in three days, starting pitcher Jordan Dail(3.96 ERA) fell victim to some big innings by the Beavers offense. In the 3rd, Oregon State put up five runs and added another three in the 6th, which would be Dail's last inning. Her final line was 5.1 innings, 7 earned runs, 3 home runs, 2 strikeouts and no walks, although she did hit a batter. She maintained her velocity, but the main problem was that she seemed to lose her command, and was just missing a lot of those corners that she usually thrives on. Coming in relief were Kailey Krueger and…

Suffering the first series loss to Oregon State(24-18,6-13 Pac-12) in a decade yesterday, the Ducks(21-25,4-14 Pac-12) came into Sunday's match up looking to avoid the sweep at the hands of their rival. In a back and forth battle with plenty of offense being showcased, Oregon dropped the final game 12-8. In order to reach .500 the team must go 5-1 in their remaining games to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Pitching for the third time in three days, starting pitcher Jordan Dail(3.96 ERA) fell victim to some big innings by the Beavers offense. In the 3rd, Oregon State put up five runs and added another three in the 6th, which would be Dail's last inning. Her final line was 5.1 innings, 7 earned runs, 3 home runs, 2 strikeouts and no walks, although she did hit a batter. She maintained her velocity, but the main problem was that she seemed to lose her command, and was just missing a lot of those corners that she usually thrives on. Coming in relief were Kailey Krueger and…

#17 USC defeated #22 Colorado 12-3 to clinch their (history) Pac-12 Championship Sunday afternoon at Pape Field. Trojans were lead by Kelsey Huff’s 3 goal game and Riley Hertford’s 11 saves. USC finishes their regular season with a 16-3 record and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Trojans got off to a 7-0 lead before CU’s Miranda Stinson scored to get Colorado on the board. But the lead was too large as SC outscored Colorado 5-2 in the 2nd half.

Goaltender Hertford’s strong performance included stuffing shots in front of the crease and making long range saves. USC played a stifling defense which featured a tight zone in front of Hertford.

After the game, Kerrigan Miller was awarded the Pac-12 tournament MVP. Miller opened the scoring in the championship game and added 3 assists as well. She finished the tournament with 4 points in 2 games.

USC gets an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament with the conference title win. The Trojans will…

#17 USC defeated #22 Colorado 12-3 to clinch their (history) Pac-12 Championship Sunday afternoon at Pape Field. Trojans were lead by Kelsey Huff’s 3 goal game and Riley Hertford’s 11 saves. USC finishes their regular season with a 16-3 record and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Trojans got off to a 7-0 lead before CU’s Miranda Stinson scored to get Colorado on the board. But the lead was too large as SC outscored Colorado 5-2 in the 2nd half.

Goaltender Hertford’s strong performance included stuffing shots in front of the crease and making long range saves. USC played a stifling defense which featured a tight zone in front of Hertford.

After the game, Kerrigan Miller was awarded the Pac-12 tournament MVP. Miller opened the scoring in the championship game and added 3 assists as well. She finished the tournament with 4 points in 2 games.

USC gets an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament with the conference title win. The Trojans will…