Oregon’s rally in the bottom of the 9th inning fell short as costly errors put the Ducks in a hole they couldn’t get out of. They will face Kent State again tomorrow evening at 7 PM in the second game of the Super Regional at PK Park.
Connor Hoffman reacts after Kent State center fielder Evan Campbell made a tough catch on a J.J. Altobelli fly ball to center field which ended Oregon’s bid for a comeback against Kent State. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Centerfielder Vernell Warner eyes a fly ball that would drop for a hit. Oregon commited three crucial errors in their 7-6 loss to Kent State. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Pitcher Alex Keudell listens to music in the dugout while his Oregon teammates are at bat. Keudell pitched 7 1/3 innings giving up 9 hits and 6 runs in Oregon’s 7-6 loss to Kent State. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon fans protest a call by the umpire during Oregon
Aaron Jones just misses a fly ball that would land foul during Kent State’s 7-6 victory over Oregon. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)