The Ducks split their two-game tournament at today’s second day of the Nike College Showcase. They came out on fire against the West Virginia Mountaineers, scoring five runs in the eight inning alone, but struggled against the Oklahoma Sooner’s defense. Day Two of the Nike College Showcase leaves the Ducks 11 – 3 on the season. They face the Connecticut Huskies tomorrow at 3 p.m.
Sophomore catcher Aaron Jones (9) looks to throw the ball to first base. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Sophomore outfielder Brett Thomas (2) gets a hit during the Oregon Ducks game against West Virginia Mountaineers in the Nike College Showcase.(Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Infielder Ryan Hambright (21) high-fives teammates after hitting a homerun during the Oregon Ducks game against West Virginia Mountaineers in the Nike College Showcase..(Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Starting pitcher Jeff Gold (44) throws a pitch during the Oregon Ducks game against West Virginia Mountaineers in the Nike College Showcase. Gold, who only allowed four hits, struck out five Mountaineers of the 28 at bat. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Assistant coach Jay Uhlman (10) laughs while leaving the post-game huddle following the Ducks 12 – 0 shutout of the Mountaineers. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior infielder Ryan Hambright (21) just barely tips a foul ball of his bat. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Sophomore infielder Ryon Healy (25) sprints from first to second while watching for a recently hit ball. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior infielder J.J. Altobelli (22) tracks down a ball near second base. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Freshen infielder Billy Fleming (10) prepares to throw the ball to first base. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Sophomore infielder Aaron Payne (20) and sophomore center Aaron Jones (9), both graduates of San Clemente High School, embrace following the Ducks shutout of the Mountaineers. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Oregon Ducks pose together following the team’s shutout of the West Virginia Moutaineers. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior infielder J.J. Altobelli (22) sprints to first base after attempting to hit a single. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Sophomore infielder Ryon Healy attempts a hit in the Oregon Ducks game against the Oklahoma Sooners.(Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Redshirt senior Brett Hambright (33) looks to his coaches for a play call. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Head coach Sunny Golloway talks to his players during a brief break in play. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior infielder J.J. Altobelli (22) looks to his teammates during a brief stoppage of play. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Backup freshman pitcher Tommy Thorpe (27) pitches in the Ducks game against the Sooners. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Junior infielder J.J. Altobelli (22) attempts to track down a ball late in the game. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Sophomore outfielder Brett Thomas reacts as he crosses home plate. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
