Ducks Open Defense of Pac-12 Tournament Title Wednesday

Oregon vs. the Field

#1 Seed: Arizona
(33-20, 20-10 Pac-12)
National Ranking: 21
RPI: 28
All-Time vs. ORE: 29-25-1
2024 vs. ORE: 1-2

Opening Game
Game 6 • Wednesday, May 22
vs. Washington
7 p.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: Oregon won the series with Arizona for the third consecutive season, UO's longest stretch since winning four straight from 2011-2014. The Ducks won a pair of one-run games to open the series, beating Arizona 2-1 and 3-2 in a pair of pitching duels. RJ Gordon allowed just one run on four hits while getting the win in game one before Grayson Grinsell, Michael Freund and Bradley Mullan combined on a five-hitter in game two. Justin Cassella (.400) and Bryce Boettcher (.333) led the UO offense.

#2 Seed: Oregon State
(41-13, 19-10 Pac-12)
National Ranking: 6
RPI: 13
All-Time vs. ORE: 197-172
2024 vs. ORE: 2-2

Opening Game
Game 4 • Wednesday, May 22
vs. Stanford
10 a.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: Oregon and Oregon State split their season series playing four games in a five-game span. After dropping the first two in Corvallis, Kevin Seitter held the Beavers to one run on one hit over seven innings while Mason Neville homered twice in a Sunday win. Two days later, Oregon rallied from a 5-0 second-inning deficit to win 9-5. Neville had four extra-base hits (2 HR, 3B, 2B) in the four games while batting. .313. Brock Moore fanned eight straight Beavers in the Tuesday win.

#4 Seed: USC
(28-27, 17-12 Pac-12)
National Ranking: NA
RPI: 82
All-Time vs. ORE: 35-28
2024 vs. ORE: 1-2

Opening Game
Game 1 • Tuesday, May 21
vs. Utah
2:30 p.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: Oregon's pitching staff was dominant in a series win over USC in Eugene finishing the three games with a 2.00 ERA while holding USC hitters to a .181 batting average. The Ducks staff held USC to one run in a Friday win and three runs in a Saturday series-clinching victory. Oregon's three starters combined to allow just five runs in 20.1 innings (2.21 ERA) of work. Anson Aroz and Bryce Boettcher led the Ducks both batting .364 in the series despite Oregon batting just .191 as a team with just one home run.

#5 Seed: Arizona State
(32-24, 17-13 Pac-12)
National Ranking: NA
RPI: 75
All-Time vs. ORE: 30-20
2024 vs. ORE: 1-2

Opening Game
Game 1 • Tuesday, May 21
vs. Stanford
10 a.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: Oregon picked up its second consecutive series win at Arizona State and its fourth in as many seasons against the Sun Devils. After losing in walk-off fashion on Friday, the Ducks responded with wins in the final two games including a 6-4 Saturday win that saw Oregon score three runs in the top of the ninth. Jacob Walsh, who was named Pac-12 Conference Player of the Week after batting .400, slugged a fourth inning grand slam to put Oregon in front for good in the series finale. Logan Mercado and Bradley Mullan combined for six scoreless innings out of the bullpen in the series.

#6 Seed: California
(34-18, 17-13 Pac-12)
National Ranking: NA
RPI: 65
All-Time vs. ORE: 33-40
2024 vs. ORE: 1-2

Opening Game
Game 3 • Tuesday, May 21
vs. Washington
7 p.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: After dropping a 13-1 decision in game one where the Bears homered four times, the Ducks bounced back with a pair of strong pitching performances from the Ducks' staff to win the series. Grayson Grinsell, Bradley Mullan and Logan Mercado combined to toss a three-hitter in a 5-1 game-two win and then Kevin Seitter, Mullan, Michael Freund and Mercado held Cal to three runs in a 10-3 win. Oregon homered six times in the series with Ryan Cooney and Jacob Walsh each hitting two.

#7 Seed: Utah
(32-21, 16-14 Pac-12)
National Ranking: NA
RPI: 80
All-Time vs. ORE: 8-31
2024 vs. ORE: 1-2

Opening Game:
Game 2 • Tuesday, May 21
vs. USC
2:30 p.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: With Utah entering the series in first place, Oregon won the first two games to clinch a series win. Jacob Walsh (.455), Maddox Molony (.364) and Chase Meggers (.308) all batted over .300 while Bryce Boettcher belted two home runs in the series. Grayson Grinsell was dominant in Oregon's series clinching win on Saturday, allowing just one run on seven hits over six innings with eight strikeouts. Brock Moore continued his brilliance out of the bullpen tossing three scoreless innings.

#8 Seed: Stanford
(20-32, 11-19 Pac-12)
National Ranking: NA
RPI: 170
All-Time vs. ORE: 44-26
2024 vs. ORE: 2-1

Opening Game:
Game 1 • Tuesday, May 21
vs. Arizona State
10 a.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: Oregon stubbed its toe on the road at Stanford in mid-April losing one of just two series during conference play. The Ducks struggled on the mound with a 10.08 ERA while allowing Stanford hitters a .355 batting average. The Ducks offense did not struggle batting .248 with 10 home runs in the series. Jacob Walsh led the way slashing .667/.714/1.417 while Mason Neville was almost as good with a .556/.636/1.556 slash line. In all six Ducks hit over 300 with four batting better than .400.

#9 Seed: Washington
(19-29-1, 10-20 Pac-12)
National Ranking: NA
RPI: 151
All-Time vs. ORE: 141-158-1
2024 vs. ORE: 1-2

Opening Game
Game 3 •Tuesday, May 21
vs. California
7 p.m. • Scottsdale Stadium

2024 Games: After giving up a six-run lead and losing game one of the series, Oregon rallied on the road to win game two and three to claim its seventh series win of the Pac-12 season. As a team, the Ducks hit .301 with seven home runs and 10 doubles to finish with a .602 slugging percentage in the three games. Drew Smith led the way batting .600 with three extra-base hits (HR, 2 2B) while Carter Garate hit .500 with five extra base hits (HR, 4 2B). Mason Neville and Maddox Molony both homered twice. On the mound, Brook Moore, Bradley Mullan and Logan Mercado combined for 9.0 scoreless innings.