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Photos: Oregon Softball shuts out University of Montana 6-0

Benjamin Green
March 9, 2018

Stepping onto the college diamond for a freshman can be daunting. Under the lights, in front of several thousand fans with television cameras surrounding them, they play with and face some of the best players in the country. When Oregon softball’s freshman catcher Mary Iakopo stepped up to the plate …

Ducks outfielder Alexis Mack (10) takes off towards first base after hitting the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

The Ducks and Grizzlies participate in a post-game handshake. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks infielder Mia Camuso (7) reacts to a strikeout. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Grizzlies infielder Ashlyn Lyons (13) shouts words of encouragement at her teammate. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks outfielder Haley Cruse (26) steps onto first base just in time to be safe. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Grizzlies infielder Gabby Martinez (3) tags out the Oregon runner. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks pitcher Megan Kleist (22) prepares to throw the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks outfielder Alexis Mack (10) bunts the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks infielder Mia Camuso (7) takes off towards third base. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks catcher Mary Iakopo (17) looks at the Oregon dugout inbetween plays. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks infielder Jenna Lilley (00) gets out in a very close call. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Ducks infielder Jenna Lilley (00) mentally prepares before stepping up to the plate. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Grizzlies infielder Gabby Martinez (3) celebrates an out. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

The Oregon Ducks take the field after a mid-game meeting. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

Grizzlies pitcher Colleen Driscoll (21) throws the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)U

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Ducks outfielder Alexis Mack (10) takes off towards first base after hitting the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the University of Montana Grizzlies at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday March 10, 2018. (Ben/Green)

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