Beavers Top Ducks 5-3 in Corvallis Pac-12 Baseball Opener

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Ethan Porter's second-inning home run ignited No. 6 Oregon State to a 5-3 triumph over rival Oregon in the first game of their Pac-12 baseball series, initially reported by OSU Today. Trey Morris earned his fourth win, pitching five strong innings at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. The Beavers, playing as Pac-12 members through June 2026, improved their record while extending a seven-game winning streak that included recent victories over CSUN: a 5-2 win Sunday and a 6-5 walk-off in 11 innings Saturday, highlighted by Paul Vazquez's clutch double scoring AJ Singer.

The matchup revived the storied Civil War rivalry between Corvallis and Eugene, with Oregon State hosting the Ducks as part of their 2025 home schedule featuring nine games against 2024 NCAA Tournament teams, including Oregon, UC Irvine and Grand Canyon. OSU's baseball team remains independent until the reformed Pac-12 fully aligns in July 2026, navigating a patchwork conference landscape after the original Pac-12's collapse. Games like this are broadcast locally on Portland's CW and KOIN.com, drawing Oregon fans statewide.

Oregon State, fresh off a College World Series run as independents, used the win to build momentum ahead of a grueling non-conference road slate. The Beavers' home opener was March 7 against San Diego, setting the tone for a season blending rivalry intensity with national contention. With the Ducks struggling, OSU eyes series sweeps to solidify their top-10 ranking.