The Ducks found their swing on Sunday, consistently moving players around the diamond to score eight runs, defeating the Austin Peay Governors 8-1. Freshman Pitcher Jake Reed had a phenomenal performance, throwing for seven innings with only two hits and eight K’s. The Ducks offense was relentless, with seven players scoring runs including a homerun from catcher Brett Hambright. The Ducks were sloppy in the top of the ninth, blowing the shutout on a run set up by two consecutive errors. With the win, the Ducks advance to the Super Regional, the final step before the College World Series in Omaha.
Duck catcher Brett Hambright (33) celebrates with teammates after his two-run homerun in Oregon’s victory over Austin Peay on Sunday. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Aaron Jones slides into home plate in the Ducks 8-1 win over Austin Peay in Sunday’s Regional. Oregon’s offense simply could not be stopped, giving them a convincing win to advance to the Super Regional. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Austin Peay shortstop Reed Harper dives back to first base on a pick-off play in Oregon’s 8-1 victory on Sunday, June 3, 2012. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Connor Hoffman celebrates as he is called safe at home plate in Oregon’s victory over Austin Peay in Eugene’s Regional. The Ducks were explosive on offense, scoring eight runs to the Governors’ one. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The ball skips over Oregon outfielder Connor Hoffman as he slides into second base in Oregon’s 8-1 win over Austin Peay in the Eugene Regional on Sunday, June 3, 2012. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Ryon Healy gets hit with a pitch in Oregon’s 8-1 victory over Austin Peay on Sunday, June 3, 2012. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Vernell Warren slides into a double play at second base in the Ducks 8-1 victory over Austin Peay on Sunday, June 3, 2012. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Austin Peay shortstop Reed Harper fields and throws the ball to first base on the Ducks 8-1 victory in Sunday’s Regional game. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ducks outfielder Connor Hoffman is nearly tagged out as he slides into third base in Oregon’s 8-1 victory over Austin Peay on Sunday, June 3, 2012. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Freshman pitcher Jake Reed had an incredible performance in Sunday’s 8-1 victory over the Austin Peay Governors, with no runs through the seven innings he pitched. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon left fielder Vernell Warren lets the ball slip out of his glove in the top of the ninth inning against Austin Peay on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Two consecutive errors at the end of the game gave Austin Peay a single run, however, the Ducks 8-1 victory advances them to the Super Regional. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon relief pitcher Joey Housey celebrates after the final out in Sunday’s 8-1 victory over Austin Peay. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon’s Connor Hoffman smiles as he looks up into the crowd after Oregon’s victory over Austin Peay on Sunday, advancing the Ducks to the Super Regional. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
J.J. Altobelli (left) and Aaron Payne (right) embrace after Sunday’s 8-1 victory over the Austin Peay Governors. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
