After dropping the first two games of the series, the No. 9 Oregon Ducks are looking to avoid getting shut out of the series against the No. 5 Cal State Fullerton Titans on Sunday, Mar. 2 at noon at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks fell just short of the Titans in the second game of the series, losing 3-2 off a late run in the top of the ninth inning. Oregon left-handed sophomore Porter Clayton will get the start in the final matchup in the series against the Titans.
The Ducks next series starts Tuesday, Mar. 4 as they take on the Seattle Redhawks at PK Park in Eugene, Ore.
Oregon shortstop Mark Karaviotis (24) attempts to throw out Titans shortstop Keegan Dale (5) at first base during the top of the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne (20) throws the ball to third baseman Mitchell Tolman (37) after getting Titans outfielder Austin Diemer (22) caught in a rundown in the top of the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon third baseman Mitchell Tolman (37) gets thrown out at first after hitting a ground ball to Titans shortstop Keegan Dale (5) to end the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oreogn second baseman Aaron Payne (20) gets tagged out by Titans catcher A.J. Kennedy (10) as he steals second base for the final out of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Titans outfielder Clay Williamson (42) pulls back and takes a strike during the top of the second inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon shortstop Mark Karaviotis (24) watches as he takes strike three in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
George Smith, 3, of Springfield waits near the locker room during a 15 minute rain delay. Smith was practicing his throwing technique as he prepares to throw out the first pitch. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Titans catcher A.J. Kennedy (10) loses his grip on the ball as he attempts to throw out Oregon second baseman Aaron Payne (20) stealing second base during the bottom of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Dylan Coughran, 11, retrieves a foul ball hit by Oregon first baseman A.J. Balta (33) during the bottom of the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Titans first baseman J.D. Davis (26) crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run during the top of the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Starting pitcher Porter Clayton (31) checks the runner at second base before pitching to Titans first baseman Tanner Pinkston (35) during the top of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Ballboy Chance Cummings, 13, plays “two ball” with the players before the start of the game. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon pitcher Stephen Nogosek (30) pumps his fist as he strikes out Titans outfielder Austin Diemer (22) for the final out of the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Oregon first baseman A.J. Balta (33) slides under the glove of Titans second baseman Jake Jefferies (4) as he steals second base during the bottom of the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the Cal State Fullerton Titans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 2, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
