Ducks infielder Kyle Kasser (1) hits a foul ball. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Owls outfielder David Miranda (10) hands the bat off after getting out. Owls Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks pitcher Parker Kelly (20) throws the ball. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Owls outfielder Cody Wilson (4) rounds third base towards homeplate. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks infielder Gabe Matthews (12) anticipates the pickoff. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks pitcher Matt Mercer (11) watches his teammates approach the mound. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Owls infielder Joe Montes (7) regains control of the ball after an error. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Owls infielder Gunnar Lambert (15) attempts to tag out Ducks infielder Gabe Matthews (12). Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Owls infielder Joe Montes (7) attempts to throw out the runner at first. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Owls catcher Pedro Pages (17) talks to the umpire inbetween pitches. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks infielder Gabe Matthews (12) touches first base to force the out. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
Ducks infielder Ryne Nelson (29) fumbles with the ball as he attempts to throw out the runner at first. Oregon baseball take on Florida Atlantic University at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 2, 2018. (Ben Green/Emerald)
The first inning was the Ducks’ dream. Starting pitcher James Acuna forced Oregon State to go three up, three down, striking out Steven Kwan and Nick Madrigal, who, entering the game, combined for only eight strikeouts in 211 at-bats. One half-inning later, the Ducks were up 3-0 with one swing …