The Oregon softball team huddles before warm-ups before the start of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) high-fives her teammates before the start of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

A softball and mitt lay on the ground as the Oregon softball team lines up for the national anthem before the start of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) pitches during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon State infielder Mikela Manewa (12) begins to slide to second base during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon State softball team welcomes Oregon State outfielder Dani Gilmore (24) to home plate after a home run during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) waits with Oregon head coach Mike White as she is being replaced by Oregon pitcher Geri Ann Glasco (12) during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) hits the ball during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball team welcomes Oregon infielder Gwen Svekis (21) to home plate after a home run during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) throws towards the infield during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon State infielder Mikela Manewa (12) is called out after Oregon infielder Lauren Lindvall (8) caught the ball during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Alyssa Gillespie (9) tries to catch the ball out to right field during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon outfielders have a laugh with each other during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon relief pitcher Jasmine Smithson-Willett (55) winds up to pitch during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) drops the fly ball out in center field during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) steals third base during the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Lauren Lindvall (8) hits the ball during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Koral Costa (7) rounds second after hitting a home run during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) hits the bunt during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon State outfielder Lovie Lopez (29) makes the catch for an out during the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins’ (11) shoes are covered in mud while practicing pitching during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon softball infielders stand by the pitcher’s circle while Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) warms-up during a pitcher change during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Danica Mercado (2) slides to home plate for a run during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon outfielder Janie Takeda (19) makes a run to third base during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Sammie Puentes (5) hits a single to center field during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon infielder Nikki Udria (3) signals her teammates during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) high-fives Oregon infielder Jenna Lilley(00) after ending the game during the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Howe Field in Eugene, Oregon on March 15, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)