The Ducks play their first conference game of the season against the University of Southern California Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14, 2014. Coming off a 20-4 win against the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Ducks are looking to keep up the momentum and win the first game of the USC series. They are currently 12-4 and are still ranked 12th in the latest Baseball America top 25 poll.
Next, the Ducks will play the second of the USC series on Saturday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at PK Park.
Oregon infielder Mark Karaviotis (24) reaches to catch the ball, but fails to get there in time during the top of the second inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon freshman A.J. Balta (33) takes off his helmet in frustration after striking out in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon left-handed pitcher Tommy Thorpe (27) pitches the ball to a Trojan player during the top of the eighth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Trojan infielder Kyle Davis (6) juggles the ball before being able to tag Oregon infielder Mitchell Tolman (37) as he slides into third base during the bottom of the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Trojan sophomore Brent Wheatley (25) slides through home plate to score the first run of the game during the top of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Kyle Garlick (4) gives Oregon left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin (19) a high-five after being outted during the bottom of the fifth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Trojan catcher Jake Hernandez (21) sprints toward first base after hitting the ball during the top of the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Scott Heineman (6) runs toward first base before being putted during the bottom of the sixth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon players stand on the pitcher’s mount while contemplating what their next move should be during the top of the ninth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 14. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
