Ducks Return To PK Park Friday, Host Huskies
04/06/11 | Baseball
WASHINGTON SERIES INFORMATION
Overall: 136-123-1
Last Series: Oregon 2, Washington 1
May 21-23, 2010 • Husky Ballpark • Seattle
Last Meeting: Oregon 5, Washington 2
May 23, 2010 • Husky Ballpark
• Seattle
GAME 27 • Friday, April 8
PK Park
First Pitch:
6:00 p.m.
Oregon Starter:
LHP Tyler Anderson (4-1, 1.40)
Washington Starter:
RHP Jacob Clem (2-4, 4.14)
TV:
None
Radio Eugene:
95.3 FM The Score
Radio Portland:
KUIK 1360 AM
Internet Audio: O-Zone
at www.GoDucks.com
Internet Video:
O-Zone
at www.GoDucks.com
Social Media:
Twitter:@OregonBaseball
Live Stats:
www.GoDucks.com
GAME 28 • Saturday, April 9
PK Park
First Pitch:
5:00 p.m.
Oregon Starter:
RHP Madison Boer (2-1, 2.22)
Washington Starter:
RHP Aaron West (0-5, 4.72)
TV:
OSN on CSNNW
Radio Eugene:
95.3 FM The Score
Radio Portland:
KXTG 95.5 FM The Game
Internet Audio: O-Zone
at www.GoDucks.com
Internet Video:
O-Zone
at www.GoDucks.com
Social Media:
Twitter:@OregonBaseball
Live Stats:
www.GoDucks.com
GAME 29 • Sunday, April 10
PK Park
First Pitch:
1:00 p.m.
Oregon Starter:
RHP Alex Keudell (3-3, 3.77)
Washington Starter:
TBA
TV:
OSN on CSNNW
Radio Eugene:
95.3 FM The Score
Radio Portland:
KXTG 95.5 FM The Game
Internet Audio: O-Zone
at www.GoDucks.com
Internet Video:
O-Zone
at www.GoDucks.com
Social Media:
Twitter:@OregonBaseball
Live Stats:
www.GoDucks.com
THIS WEEK
Oregon returns to PK Park on Friday to play its Pac-10 home opener against the visiting Washington Huskies. The three-game set will begin at 6 p.m. Friday with games on Saturday (5 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.).
RADIO BROADCASTS/MEDIA
Jerry Allen and Brian Prawitz will call all three games of the weekend series for the Oregon Sports Network. In the Eugene/Springfield area, fans can listen to the games on 95.3 FM The Score. A live audio simulcast over the internet is also available via the O-Zone
on www.GoDucks.com
.
Television
The Oregon Sports Network will televise two games this week on Comcast SportsNet Northwest. Joe Giansante and Dwight Jaynes will make the call on Saturday and Sunday from PK Park.
ONLINE
A live video stream of all three games against Washington this weekend will be available at the O-Zone
on www.GoDucks.com
.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Oregon fans can follow live in-game updates on twitter @OregonBaseball
.
O-ZONE: ONLINE VIDEO & AUDIO
Baseball fans can now watch Oregon baseball home games live on the O-Zone
at www.GoDucks.com
. All home games will offer live video and audio.
TICKETS
A reminder that mini-plans and single-game tickets for the 2011 season remain on sale. Duck fans can purchase tickets online by clicking HERE
, over the phone by calling 1-800-WEB-FOOT, or in person at the Casanova Center Ticket Office.
WASHINGTON SERIES PROMOTIONS
Friday, April 8 • George Horton Mustache Night
Fans are encouraged to put or draw on their best 'stache for George Horton Mustache Night at PK Park. Prizes will be handed out for the best 'staches in the ballpark.
Saturday, April 9 • Vegas Night
It will be Vegas Night at PK Park and Lucky Sevens will be available as fans can purchase $7 reserved tickets. A Vegas Vacation package courtesy of Allegiant Air and the Venetian will also be given away.
Sunday, April 10 • Art in the Ballpark
Local artists will have displays, interactive booths and games for kids. The fist 200 fans through the gates will also receive a free Sunday Sundae courtesy of Umpqua Dairy.
ABOUT WASHINGTON
Washintgon (7-19, 0-3) has lost four straight, and like the Ducks, was swept last week on the road as the Huskies opened up Pac-10 play at then 24th-ranked UCLA.
Both the Huskies and the Ducks are struggling at the plate as Washington ranks ninth in the Pac-10 batting .244 followed by UO at .229.
Unlike Oregon, Washington has had trouble on the mound with a 5.05 ERA (9th Pac-10).
Joe Meggs (.346) and Jacob Lamb (.340, 14 RBI) lead Washington at the plate.
PAC-10 OPENERS
For three consecutive seasons, Oregon has dropped its Pac-10 opening series. In 2010, the Ducks dropped their first two conference series before responding to win the next four.
APRIL SHOWERS
In 2010, Oregon went 10-6 in the month of April.
SCHEDULE NOTES
The Ducks have 60 games on the schedule, with 30 of those contests to be played at PK Park.
UO's schedule is daunting with nine series against programs that advanced to the postseason in 2010, including three teams that claimed their respective conference titles.
ARIZONA STATE SERIES RECAP
Oregon was swept last weekend at fifth-ranked Arizona State. The Ducks scored a total of just three runs in three games, falling 5-2, 3-1 and 8-0.
HEALTH UPDATE
Freshman Stefan Sabol returned to the lineup at Arizona State after recovering from a broken bone in his left hand suffered in the Saint Mary's series.
Senior outfielder Marcus Piazzisi broke his right hand during the BYU series and is out 1-2 weeks.
Sophomore left-hander Christian Jones has been diagnosed with alower back injury, and is expected to be out at least one more week.
NOTES ON PITCHERS
Tyler Anderson
Preseason All-American Tyler Anderson earned his first loss last Friday as the Ducks fell 5-2 at No. 5 Arizona State. Anderson surrendered five runs on 10 hits while striking out two in seven innings of work.
For the first time since June 5, 2010 at the Norwich NCAA Regional, Anderson was charged with a loss, and the Las Vegas native's streak of six consecutive quality starts was also ended last Friday.
Anderson (4-1), continues to lead Oregon with a 1.40 ERA.
Oregon's Friday-night starter has struck out 61 batters this season to lead Oregon and rank third in the Pac-10, while his 232 strikeouts are a new Oregon record.
Madison Boer
Oregon junior right-hander Madison Boer (2-1) had a respectable performance on the mound last Saturday, allowing three runs on nine hits in six and 2/3 innings while striking out six and issuing just one walk at fifth-ranked Arizona State. For Boer it was his sixth quality start of the season and his first loss of the year as Oregon's offense couldn't support his outing.
On the year, Boer sports a 2.22 ERA and is holding opposing batters to a .211 clip, ranking 10th in the Pac-10.
Porter Clayton
At just 17-years-old, freshman Porter Clayton graduated from Bonneville High School in December, and joined the Ducks in time for the 2011 season. Oregon's go-to lefty out of the bullpen, Clayton earned his first save on March 11, UO's 4-2 series-clinching victory over BYU as the Idaho Falls native recorded the game's final out. Clayton has made 13 appearances this season.
Ryon Healy
In his first start and just the second appearance of his career on the mound, Ryon Healy impressed for the Ducks.
On March 27, as Oregon prevailed with a 6-1 victory over Wichita State, Healy dealt 5 and 2/3 innings, allowing just one run while striking out five.
Joey Housey
In the March 8, 4-1 loss at Oregon State, right-hander Joey Housey completely shut down the OSU bats over the final three and 2/3 innings, surrendering no hits or walks while striking out seven - including fanning six in a row.
Housey is 2-0 on the year, earning both wins in relief appearances. The Hollywood, Fla., native has a 4.05 ERA in nine appearances and 17 strikeouts.
Christian Jones
Sophomore left-hander Christian Jones missed his first start of the season last Sunday with a lower back injury. He is expected to be out at least one more week.
On the season, Jones is 2-1 on the hill with a 4.67 ERA. The southpaw's 44 strikeouts rank 10th in the Pac-10.
Alex Keudell
Junior right-hander Alex Keudell (3-3) went the distance tossing the second complete game of his career (first 9-inning) in the Ducks' 6-1 victory over San Francisco on March 23.
Keudell made his second weekend start of the season last Sunday, lasting just two and 2/3 innings at No. 5 Arizona State, allowing five runs on six hits.
Keudell sports a 3.77 ERA in five starts and seven appearances in 2011.
Scott McGough
In his last three relief appearances, Oregon right-hander Scott McGough has allowed just one run in nine innings of work. In an appearance against Wichita State and two against No. 5 Arizona State, McGough has surrendered five hits and issued three walks while fanning nine and allowing just one of four inherited runners to score.
His ERA has dropped from 7.15 to 4.43 over his last three appearances for the Ducks.
Kellen Moen
Senior right-hander Kellen Moen leads the bullpen with four saves in 2011. The Juneau, Alaska native earned his fourth after tossing two innings of shutout baseball in relief of Tyler Anderson as the Ducks nursed a 2-1 lead in a win over Wichita State on March 25.
On the season, Moen's four saves tie for second in the Pac-10 as he holds a 1.04 ERA in 17 and 1/3 innings of action, striking out 18 and holding opposing batters to a .121 clip. Moen has allowed just three of his 10 inherited runners to score in 2011.
In his last seven appearances, Moen has tossed 11 and 2/3 shutout innings, allowing four hits and issuing six walks while striking out 12 and earning one win and two saves.
THE STARTING STAFF
Oregon's four starters, Tyler Anderson, Madison Boer, Christian Jones and Alex Keudell have a combined ERA of 2.77 allowing 51 earned runs in 165 and 2/3 innings pitched.
The quartet has recorded 173 strikeouts and has been a part of four combined shutouts. The starters also have 16 quality starts this season.
RANKING THE PAC-10
Oregon's pitching staff ranks second in the Pac-10 with 251 strikeouts, while the Ducks 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings rank fifth in the nation.
In addition, Oregon's defense has turned a Pac-10 leading 26 double plays this season.
THRILLERS
In Oregon's 26 games this season, nine have been decided by one run. The Ducks hold a 3-6 record in those contests. Oregon is also 1-2 in extra-inning contests this season.
SHUTOUTS
Of Oregon's eight victories this season, the Ducks have recorded shutouts on four occasions. Oregon earned a shutout victory in its first four weekend series this year in games against Hawai'i, Saint Mary's, Long Beach State and BYU.
NOTES ON POSITION PLAYERS
J.J. Altobelli
Oregon starting third baseman J.J. Altobelli is batting .211 on the season and is third on the roster with 12 RBIs.
Kyle Garlick
Freshman outfielder Kyle Garlick was forced to miss the first 15 games of the season with a broken hand, but returned to the lineup on March 19 at San Diego. In the second at-bat of his collegiate career, the Chino Hills, Calif., native drove a three-run homer over the left field wall, helping Oregon to a 6-3 victory.
Garlick is batting .262 in 11 games with nine runs driven in.
Ryon Healy
Named the top prospect by Baseball America out of the California Collegiate League in the summer of 2010, Ryon Healy is batting .250 on the season, with four RBIs, three doubles and seven runs scored.
Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones leads Oregon's offense batting .310 on the year with a team-leading 16 RBIs. The San Clemente, Calif., native was the first freshman to garner Pac-10 Player of the Week honors in 2011, when he was announced as the recipient on March 21.
The rookie right fielder leads the Ducks with a .460 slugging percentage, a .410 on-base percentage, 31 hits and nine extra-base hits. Jones also leads the club with 10 multiple-hit games and five multiple-RBI games.
In last week's series at Arizona State, Jones hit .300 with a double and triple, and was given first by way of a hit-by-pitch on two occasions.
Tyler Kuresa
Tyler Kuresa, Oregon's starting first baseman, is batting .197 on the season with six runs scored and six runs driven in.
Jack Marder
During Oregon's eight-game winning streak, Jack Marder batted .308 with a team-leading nine runs driven in, three doubles, six runs scored and two stolen bases. The native of Calabasas, Calif., has also hit two home runs this season.
The sophomore converted to catcher this year, but has also made starts in the outfield. Marder leads the Ducks with 10 stolen bases and has been hit by pitches on 10 occasions in 2011.
Shawn Peterson
Batting .279 on the season, over Oregon's last 14 games, Shawn Peterson has led the Ducks batting .353 with three doubles, four runs driven in, and five runs scored. Peterson, who shares first base duties with freshman Tyler Kuresa, batted .333 at ASU last week and drove in two of Oregon's three runs.
Danny Pulfer
Oregon starting second baseman Danny Pulfer is on an 11-game hitting streak - the longest for the program since the club was reinstated in 2009.
After hitting .400 last weekend at Arizona State, Pulfer is hitting .301 on the season. Against the Sun Devils last week, Pulfer doubled twice and was also issued two walks.
Stefan Sabol
Freshman Stefan Sabol returned to the lineup last weekend at Arizona State after recovering from a broken bone in his left hand suffered on Feb. 26. Sabol is batting .300 on the season.
KC Serna
Junior shortstop KC Serna has had a difficult time getting on track after missing the first seven games of the season. Serna is currently batting .194, and has been walked a team-leading 15 times.
Brett Thomas
Brett Thomas picked up the first RBI of his career when he drove a single to left field, scoring Kyle Garlick as the Ducks took an early 2-0 lead during the second inning of Oregon's Pac-10 opener at Arizona State.
PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN
Oregon junior left-hander Tyler Anderson was named to Baseball America's Preseason All-America third team on Feb. 4.
The southpaw was named to four collegiate baseball publications' preseason All-America teams heading into the 2011 season, including the 2011 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season All-American team, the NCBWA Preseason All-America second team and the College Baseball Lineup Preseason All-American second team.
Anderson returned to the mound this spring after a very successful sophomore campaign in which he became the first Oregon player since 1971 to be named to the Pac-10 All-Conference team.
The native of Las Vegas finished the 2010 season with a 7-5 record on the mound and a staff-leading 2.98 ERA (5th Pac-10), while leading the Ducks with 102 and 2/3 innings on the mound. Anderson also recorded a staff-best and new Oregon single-season record 105 strikeouts (6th Pac-10).
Anderson's triumphs on the mound also earned him a spot on the 2010 Collegiate National Team, which took home the silver medal at the FISU World Championships. The CNT finished its summer with a record of 16-3, while Anderson was 1-0 on the mound with a 0.00 ERA in three starts. He pitched in two combined shutouts, and in 16 total innings, allowing just six hits and three walks while striking out 14.
Anderson was also rated by Baseball America as the No. 8 prospect from the 2010 Collegiate National Team.
WATCH LIST
Oregon junior right-hander Scott McGough was named to the seventh-annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Watch List on Feb. 1.
McGough is one of 45 collegiate baseball players named to the initial watch list for the Stopper of the Year Award, given out to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., McGough emerged as a go-to reliever for Oregon out of the bullpen in both the set-up and closer roles in 2010. He was named Pac-10 honorable mention, and finished the season with a 2.45 ERA, 5-2 record and four saves in a staff-high 25 appearances, while totaling 58 and 2/3 innings on the mound and 56 strikeouts.
TOP-25 RECRUITING
The 2010 Oregon recruiting class was ranked fifth in the nation by Baseball America's annual evaluation of NCAA Division I classes, it was announced by the publication on Oct. 15.
The ranking marked the third consecutive season a UO baseball recruiting class has earned a top-25 ranking from Baseball America. In September, Oregon's freshman class received a No. 3 ranking from Collegiate Baseball.
TEAM USA
Junior pitchers Tyler Anderson and Scott McGough spent their summer playing for the Collegiate National Team, and Baseball America had both slingers ranked in its “Team USA Top 20 Prospects” evaluation.
The duo helped Team USA win the silver medal at the FISU World University Baseball Championships in Tokyo, Japan after traveling to Cary, N.C., Omaha, Neb., and Taipei, Taiwan.
Anderson, a Pac-10 First Team selection in 2010, was rated as the No. 8 prospect on the 2010 CNT by Baseball America after finishing his summer with a record of 1-0 on the mound and a 0.00 ERA in three starts. McGough, a right-hander and Pac-10 honorable mention selection in 2010, was rated by Baseball America at No. 16. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native was 1-1 on the mound with a 0.82 ERA in five relief appearances and a total of 11 innings of work.
