Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) chest-bumps Oregon pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) before the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Howe Field sits empty before the start of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team is announced during player introductions. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) walks onto the field during the warm-ups. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon State catcher Hannah Akamine (31) dashes to first base during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) pitches during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) grimaces after a ball during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon State outfielder Dani Gilmore (24) crashes into the outside wall after failing to catch the fly ball during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon State outfielder Dani Gilmore (24) runs as she catches the ball during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) is called safe after returning to third base during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) watches her ball fly through the air as she hits a triple to left-center field during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon State outfielder Lovie Lopez (29) fails to catch the fly ball during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) gets ready to bat during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Hailey Decker (14) is caught stealing second base and is called out during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) hits the ball straight to Oregon State relief pitcher Rainey Dyreson (16), resulting in an out during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Geri Ann Glasco (12) watches her teammates play during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) hits a double to left-center during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) smiles after taking second base during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Lauren Lindvall (8) catches the fly ball to center field during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mike White talks to Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks welcome Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) at home plate after Costa hit a home run during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielders Koral Costa (7), Alyssa Gillespie (9) and Janie Takeda (19) exchange handshakes during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team meets in the outfield after beating the Oregon State Beavers. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) speaks to the media following the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley (00) signs autographs for fans after the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 13, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)