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Brady Ruth, Sports Editor

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Grayson Grinsell (2) pitches the ball mid game. The University of Oregon Ducks Mens Baseball team in a home match against the Minnesota Gophers at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Mar. 14, 2025. (Rowan Campbell/Emerald).

No. 9 Oregon baseball holds on for 5-2 win over Minnesota

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Columbia vs. Oregon game Feb. 28, 2025, at PK Park in Eugene, Ore.

Ruth: From the press box: starting hot

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Jeffery Heard (35) drives the ball into right field. Oregon Baseball faces Grand Canyon in Eugene, Ore. on Mar. 12, 2025.

No. 9 Oregon uses explosive start to earn 16-6 win over GCU in eight innings

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
University of Oregon catcher Anson Aroz (77) focuses as he takes his warm-up swings before stepping up to the plate. The University of Oregon baseball team defeated Columbia University 7-0 on Mar. 2, 2025 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Max Unkrich / Emerald)

No. 9 Oregon falls 4-2 in midweek clash with GCU

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
Ducks Logan Mercado (20) celebrates homerun hit by Mason Neville (26). The Oregon Ducks baseball team takes on the Washington State Cougars on May 16, 2024 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Mason Burbey/Emerald)

No. 10 Oregon finishes sweep of USC with 5-3 win

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 9, 2025
Collin Clarke (38) winds up to deliver a pitch. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

No. 10 Oregon fights off late USC rally to clinch series win with 8-6 victory

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 8, 2025
Grayson Grinsell pitches 3.2 innings allowing 5 runs. UC Santa Barbara defeats the Oregon Baseball team 7-3 in Game 2 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 2, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

No. 10 Oregon baseball opens conference play with 7-2 win over USC

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 8, 2025
University of Oregon players salute the crowd with the 'O' after securing a victory at PK Park. The University of Oregon baseball team defeated Columbia University 7-0 on Mar. 2, 2025 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Max Unkrich / Emerald)

Ruth: From the press box: building momentum

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
Dominic Hellman(45) Celebrates the win, The Oregon Ducks take on the Rhode Island Rams on Febuary 22nd at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Darby Winter/Emerald)

Dominic Hellman’s dominating resurgence

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
RIght handed pitcher, Ryan Featherston (46) delivers a strike. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

No. 10 Oregon baseball skunks Utah Tech 15-0 for first midweek win of the season

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
University of Oregon Ducks pitcher Will Sanford (28) winds up a pitch before sending it towards home plate. The University of Oregon baseball team defeated Columbia University 7-0 on Mar. 2, 2025 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Max Unkrich / Emerald)

Will Sanford shines as No. 11 Oregon sweeps Columbia with 7-0 victory

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Anson Aroz (77) sprints to third base during their game against Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025, at PK Park in Eugene, Ore.

No. 11 Oregon fires on all cylinders in 8-3 win over Columbia

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Dominic Hellman (45) hits the ball towards third base during their game against Columbia, Feb. 28, 2025, at PK Park in Eugene, Ore.

No. 11 Oregon baseball sets program record in 35-1 win over Columbia

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Carter Garate (3) bunts, The Oregon Ducks take on the Rhode Island Rams on Febuary 22nd at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Darby Winter/Emerald)

From the press box: Winning in various ways

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Oregon Ducks catcher Anson Aroz celebrates with teammate Jack Brooks after hitting homerun. Oregon baseball take on the Rhode Island Rams at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Feb. 21, 2025. (Eduardo Garcia/Emerald)

No. 11 Oregon baseball smacks two grand slams in 15-2 win over Rhode Island

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Mason Neville (26) rounds third base after hitting his second home run of the day. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Mason Neville’s two-homer game earns No. 11 Oregon 19-12 win over Rhode Island

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
No. 11 Oregon outlasts Rhode Island for 1-0 win in 11 innings

No. 11 Oregon outlasts Rhode Island for 1-0 win in 11 innings

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
Rhode Island Rams outfielder Adonis Medina (4) celebrates with teammates after hitting homerun. Oregon baseball take on the Rhode Island Rams at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. on Feb. 21, 2025. (Eduardo Garcia/Emerald)

Rhode Island uses late-inning offensive explosion to stun No. 11 Oregon 12-11

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
The view of Autzen Stadium behind PK Park. The Oregon Ducks baseball team takes on the Washington State Cougars on May 16, 2024 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Mason Burbey/Emerald)

From the press box: unlimited ability

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Drew Smith (17) shows off the Oregon throwback uniforms. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

No. 12 Oregon baseball earns series win with 6-1 victory over Toledo

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 16, 2025
Jacob Walsh (25) celebrates his first Home Run of the season with teammate Mason Neville (26). The Oregon Baseball team defeats Lafayette College 17-3 in Game 1 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Feb.23, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Home run parade lifts No. 12 Oregon to 9-0 win over Toledo

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
The Oregon Softball team prepares for their match. The Oregon Softball team secures the win 11-3 over Oregon State in game 1 of their Rivalry Series, hosted at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on April 19, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Oregon softball earns 7-1 over Utah Valley to kick off Saturday’s competition

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
Jeffery Heard (35) waiting on first. The Oregon Ducks baseball team takes on the Washington State Cougars on May 16, 2024 at PK Park in Eugene, Ore. (Mason Burbey/Emerald)

No. 12 Oregon falls 5-3 in first game of doubleheader with Toledo.

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
After allowing 0 runs in his last game, freshman Grayson Grinsell (2) allowed 5 runs in just 2.1 pitched. The Oregon Baseball team defeats Oral Roberts in game 1 of Super Regionals on June 9th at PK Park. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

No. 12 Oregon baseball earns dominant 9-2 victory over Toledo on Opening Day

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
Keeshawn Barthelemy (9) celebrates a three point shot. Oregon Men’s Basketball takes on Northwestern in Eugene, Ore. on Feb. 11, 2025.

Oregon men’s basketball finds much-needed 81-75 win over Northwestern

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
With the Ducks down 9 points and 30 seconds remaining, head coach, Dana Altman, takes a breather.The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Cornhuskers defeated the University of Oregon Ducks 77-71. Now 16-6 in the season, the Ducks will go on to face Michigan Wolverines on February, 5. (Miles Cull/Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball’s false peak

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
February 3, 2025
Deja Kelly (25) celebrates in anticipation her long-range pass to Peyton Scott (10) connects for a layup at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 20, 2024 (Jordan Martin/Emerald)

Oregon women’s basketball passes road test with 63-61 win over Penn State

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
January 9, 2025
Nate Bittle (32) reaching for the ball at tip off. The University of Oregon Ducks Mens Basketball team defeat the SFA Lumberjacks (79-61) in a home match at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 15, 2024. (Rowan Campbell/Emerald).

No. 9 Oregon hangs on to defeat Maryland 83-79 in bounceback win

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
January 5, 2025
The Rose Bowl: LIVE Updates

The Rose Bowl: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
January 1, 2025
Fans attend the Rose Bowl Bash outside the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Dec. 31, 2024, ahead of the CFB Quarterfinal between the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes. The event featured live entertainment, food vendors, and pregame activities for fans of both teams. (Max Unkrich / Emerald)

Tradition meets passion

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 31, 2024
Tez Johnson celebrates with his MVP trophy. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks take on the number 4 Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 7, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Tez Johnson’s Breakout Night

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 9, 2024
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning lifts the Big Ten Championship Game Trophy after a 45-37 win over No. 3 Penn State.

Ruth: Worth the wait

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 9, 2024
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning celebrates a 45-37 win over No. 3 Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game

No. 1 Oregon wins Big Ten Championship Game 45-37 over No. 3 Penn State

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Terrance Ferguson (3) takes the field as the Ducks get ready to face Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Games.

Big Ten Championship: LIVE Updates

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 7, 2024
Flocking to Indy

Flocking to Indy

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 5, 2024
Jordan Burch (1) pulls down Demond Williams Jr. (2) for a tackle. No. 1 Oregon defeats Washington 49-21 for an undefeated regular season at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Silencing through sacks

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 5, 2024
The Oregon Ducks matched up against the Auburn Tigers Nov. 20, 2024, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. Oregon forward Amina Muhammad (5) dribbles the ball towards Auburn net while Auburn forward Taylen Collins (14) defends. Oregon defeated Auburn 70-68 Wednesday evening.

Oregon women’s basketball rediscovers groove with 84-70 win over Washington State

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 5, 2024
Montana guard Kai Johnson (1) fakes out Oregon guard Keeshawn Barthelemy (9). The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the University of Montana Grizzlies 79-48 Friday November 8. Now 2-0 in the season, the Ducks go on to play the University of Portland Pilots Tuesday November 12. (Miles Cull/Emerald)

Oregon men’s basketball upsets No. 9 Alabama 83-81 to win Players Era Festival Championship Game

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
No. 1 Oregon prepares to take on Washington in their last regular season game at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

Washington @ Oregon: LIVE Coverage

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 30, 2024
The coveted Oregon defensive unit filled with newly transferred and home grown talent looks to stuff the Beavers at the goal line. The Oregon Ducks travel up to Corvallis to face their in-state rival the Oregon State Beavers on September 14th, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Ruth: Pac-12 Recap

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 27, 2024
The Ducks charge out of the tunnel prior to kickoff of the Pac-12 championship game. The Oregon Ducks take on the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on December 3, 2021. (Serei Hendrie/Emerald)

What are the possible CFP paths for Oregon?

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 27, 2024
The Oregon Ducks huddle together to strategize their next steps at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 20, 2024 (Jordan Martin/Emerald)

No. 21 Oregon suffers first defeat of season 74-58 to unbeaten Georgia Tech

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 25, 2024
Dave Iuli has missed every game so far, but nears his return to the field for the Oregon Ducks. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 2, 2024, at the iconic 'Big House" in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Madison’s Mad House

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
Gernorris Wilson, a redshirt freshman and an offensive lineman, celebrating after catching a pass for a touchdown. The Oregon Ducks played against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 9. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

Persevering over penalties

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Jabbar Muhammed, setting up for a play against the Terrapins offense. The Oregon Ducks played against the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Nov. 9. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

Oregon’s Stout Secondary

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
Noah Whittington, running back for the Ducks, warming up for the game against the Maryland Terrapins. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

Oregon versus Maryland: LIVE COVERAGE

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Coming off an appendectomy, Terrence Ferguson (3) picks up right where he left off as Dillon Gabriels go to man. The number 1 ranked Oregon Ducks takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Nov. 2, 2024, at the iconic 'Big House" in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Momentous Drives at Michigan

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
Deja Kelly (25) works through coverage. The University of Oregon Ducks Women's Basketball team defeated the University of Nevada Wolf Pack 76-58 in a home game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 6, 2024.(Rowan Campbell/Emerald)

Oregon thumps Nevada 76-58 for second win in three days

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
Oregon @ Michigan: LIVE COVERAGE

Oregon @ Michigan: LIVE COVERAGE

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
November 2, 2024
Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) walks onto the field during the game on Oct. 26, 2024. The No. 1 Oregon Ducks beat the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini 38-9. (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)

Oregon vs. Michigan Preview

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
Dan Lanning begins his post-game interview after beating The Ohio State. The number 3 ranked Oregon Ducks football team takes on the number 2 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes on Oct. 12, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Week 8 Big Ten Recap

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 24, 2024
Ohio State quaterback Will Howard (18) tries to get out of a tackle by Duck Matayo Uiagalelei (10). The number 3 ranked Oregon Ducks football team takes on the number 2 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes on Oct. 12, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Unlocking Oregon’s full potential

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) warms up before the game. The number 3 ranked Oregon Ducks football team takes on the number 2 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes on Oct. 12, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

LIVE COVERAGE: No. 2 Ohio State @ No. 3 Oregon

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 12, 2024
Week 6 Big Ten Recap

Week 6 Big Ten Recap

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
The Duck riding on the back of the motorcycle leading out the team before the Michigan State game. University of Oregon takes on Michigan State University at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, October 4th 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

Ruth: Which mascot rules?

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon celebrates a sack. The Oregon Ducks defeated the Michigan State Spartans 31-10 on October 4. Photo: Eddie Bruning

No. 6 Oregon remains unbeaten with 31-10 win over Michigan State

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Dan Lanning and his Ducks walk into Autzen Stadium to take on the Michigan State Spartans. Photo: Eddie Bruning

Oregon vs Michigan State: LIVE COVERAGE

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
The inaugural BIG 10 match for the Oregon Ducks sees a familiar foe in the UCLA Bruins who also left the PAC 12. The Oregon Ducks take on the UCLA Bruins in its first Big Ten Conference game in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Sept. 28, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Big Ten Recap: Week 5

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
Tight ends Patrick Herbert (88) and Terrance Ferguson (3) celebrate an exciting two point conversion. The Oregon Ducks take on the UCLA Bruins in its first Big Ten Conference game in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Sept. 28, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

Gabriel’s “tight” connection

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
Oregon middle distance runner Jessica Hull races in the second heat of the 800m. The University of Oregon hosts the Twilight track and field meet at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, May 4, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Olympics recap: Oregon in the spotlight

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
The Oregon student section erupt after a touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeat the University of Colorado Buffaloes 42-6 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on September 23, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Ruth: Tips and tricks for a successful gameday

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Ruth: Is NIL good for college football?

Ruth: Is NIL good for college football?

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
Oregon Volleyball playing Illinois volleyball, with Oregon crushing Illinois, winning the match 3-0. (Saj Sundaram/Emerald)

No. 11 Oregon strings together 3-1 win over Indiana

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
The coveted Oregon defensive unit filled with newly transferred and home grown talent looks to stuff the Beavers at the goal line. The Oregon Ducks travel up to Corvallis to face their in-state rival the Oregon State Beavers on September 14th, 2024. (Jonathan Suni/Emerald)

A tale of two halves

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 19, 2024
No. 9 Oregon @ Oregon State: LIVE COVERAGE

No. 9 Oregon @ Oregon State: LIVE COVERAGE

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 14, 2024
Big Ten scores and headlines from Week 2

Big Ten scores and headlines from Week 2

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
Traeshon Holden’s carousel of consistency

Traeshon Holden’s carousel of consistency

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
Noah Whittington, (6) Jabbar Muhammad, (7) and Solomon Davis celebrate after a touchdown. The University of Oregon Ducks defeated the Boise State Broncos 37-34 Saturday, making a kick two seconds before the start of overtime. (Miles Cull/Emerald)

No. 7 Oregon survives in suspenseful 37-34 win over Boise State

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 8, 2024
Dillon Gabriel(8) celebrates his first touchdown to Tez Johnson(15) as an Oregon Duck. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team played the University of Idaho in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on August 31st, 2024. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Oregon vs Boise State: LIVE COVERAGE

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 7, 2024
Derrick Harmon(55) pressures the quarterback into an incomplete pass. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team played the University of Idaho in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on August 31st, 2024. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Dillon Gabriel’s sufficient start

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 5, 2024
Dillon Gabriel(8) in his new threads. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team played the University of Idaho in a home match at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on August 31st, 2024. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Big Ten week one recap

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
September 5, 2024
Another look at new football helmets at Oregon football practice at the practice facility. (Spencer So/Emerald)

Oregon hosts Idaho: LIVE Coverage

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
August 31, 2024
The NCAA National Championship trophy in Autzen Stadium. The University of Oregon Ducks Football team defeat the University of Colorado Buffaloes 42-6 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on September 23, 2023. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

What to expect with new College Football Playoff

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
– Oregon receiver Byron Marshall and recently-converted cornerback Charles Nelson were two of 44 players named to the 2015 Paul Hornung award watch list on Monday. The award, given to college football’s most versatile player, has eight Pac-12 players on its watch list – the most of any conference. Marshall …

2024 schedule preview

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
August 22, 2024
The College Gameday crew reacts after Lee Corso dawns the duck head and announces Oregon as his choice to win the game. Oregon hosts College Gameday bright and early on the Lillis lawn October 22, 2022 before their game against no.9 UCLA. (Liam Sherry/Daily Emerald)

Ruth: Big Ten preseason superlatives

Brady Ruth, Sports Editor
August 19, 2024
Kevin Seitter (18) a right handed pitcher for Oregon, throws a strike in the first inning. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

No. 22 Oregon baseball bounces back with 7-1 win over No. 9 Oregon State

Brady Ruth
April 28, 2024
Oregon fans in disbelief. Oral Roberts defeats the Oregon Baseball team in game 2 of Super Regionals on June 10th at PK Park. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

No. 22 Oregon silenced again, falls 4-2 to No. 9 Oregon State

Brady Ruth
April 27, 2024
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (08) runs between the fields following the completion of a drill. The Oregon Ducks football team takes the field at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex on a cool Thursday morning for a practice in Eugene, Ore on April 18, 2023. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

LIVE: 2024 Oregon Spring Game

Brady Ruth
April 27, 2024
Mason Neville (26) steps into the batters box in the bottom of the first. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

No. 22 Oregon baseball drops first game of weekend to No. 9 Oregon State 2-0

Brady Ruth
April 26, 2024
The student section glows in a classic Eugene sunset. The No. 13 Oregon Ducks face No. 18 Utah in Eugene Oregon on September 26, 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Ruth: Way too early Big Ten football hierarchy

Brady Ruth
April 25, 2024
Catcher Bennett Thompson (16) signaling for the first out of the inning. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

No. 18 Oregon baseball wins slugfest 14-9 over Gonzaga

Brady Ruth
April 16, 2024
Carter Garate (3) makes a play in the first inning. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

No. 17 Oregon baseball clinches series win with 5-3 victory over USC

Brady Ruth
April 13, 2024
Oregon Pitcher, RJ Gordon gets handed his first loss of the year after surrendering 4 runs in 4 innings. UC Santa Barbara defeats the Oregon Baseball team 6-1 in Game 1 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 1, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

RJ Gordon goes 8.1 innings as No. 17 Oregon defeats USC 4-1

Brady Ruth
April 12, 2024
Jacob Walsh (25) and the Oregon bench admire a homerun hit to right- center. Walsh flips his bat and watched his first homerun of the 2024 season.  The Oregon Baseball team defeats Lafayette College 17-3 in Game 1 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Feb.23, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Jacob Walsh, Bennett Thompson and Ian Umlandt shine as No. 17 Oregon earns 11-4 win over Sacramento State

Brady Ruth
April 10, 2024
Oregon’s designated hitter Jeffery Heard (35) steps up to the plate. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

Sacramento State dismantles No. 17 Oregon 15-8 in midweek snafus

Brady Ruth
April 9, 2024
Jacob Walsh (25) celebrates his first Home Run of the season with teammate Mason Neville (26). The Oregon Baseball team defeats Lafayette College 17-3 in Game 1 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Feb.23, 2024. (Alyssa Garcia/Emerald)

No. 20 Oregon uses big third inning to earn series-clinching 6-3 win over UCLA

Brady Ruth
April 7, 2024
Starting pitcher RJ Gordon (66) gives up three home runs in the first five innings letting up six earned runs. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

No. 20 Oregon baseball fends off UCLA in 8-4 series-opening win

Brady Ruth
April 5, 2024
Michael Freund (10) finishes off the game for the UO, and celebrates when he strikes out the last batter. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

No. 20 Oregon earns 7-4 midweek win over Portland

Brady Ruth
April 2, 2024
Starting pitcher RJ Gordon (66) gives up three home runs in the first five innings letting up six earned runs. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

RJ Gordon dominates Arizona in 2-1 win

Brady Ruth
March 22, 2024
Drew Smith (Left) and Jeffery Heard (right) each score to help the Ducks avoid a 3 game sweep. The Oregon Ducks Baseball team defeat UC Santa Barbara 16-9 in Game 3 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 3, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Finishing their plate

Brady Ruth
March 18, 2024
Jacob Walsh (25) and the Oregon bench admire a homerun hit to right- center. Walsh flips his bat and watched his first homerun of the 2024 season.  The Oregon Baseball team defeats Lafayette College 17-3 in Game 1 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Feb.23, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Oregon’s timely hitting, Kevin Seitter’s start combine for 10-3 win over California

Brady Ruth
March 17, 2024
Grayson Grinsell pitches 3.2 innings allowing 5 runs. UC Santa Barbara defeats the Oregon Baseball team 7-3 in Game 2 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 2, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Grayson Grinsell’s career day earns Oregon a 5-1 series-evening win

Brady Ruth
March 16, 2024
Starting pitcher RJ Gordon (66) gives up three home runs in the first five innings letting up six earned runs. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Caleb Lomavita’s big game propels California to 13-1 win over Oregon

Brady Ruth
March 15, 2024
Mason Neville (26) walks up to the on-deck circle during Oregon’s 6th inning rally where they erupted for 9 runs. The Oregon Ducks Baseball team defeat UC Santa Barbara 16-9 in Game 3 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 3, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Oregon’s pitching staff struggles in 15-5 loss to Portland

Brady Ruth
March 12, 2024
The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team takes on the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 2, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)

Ruth: Was Pac-12 men’s hoops weak or self-destructive?

Brady Ruth
March 11, 2024
Jacob Walsh (25) called safe at second after extending a single. The Oregon Baseball team defeats Lafayette College 17-3 in Game 1 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Feb.23, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald) 

Oregon earns series win with 8-5 victory over Arizona State

Brady Ruth
March 10, 2024
Jeffery Heard (35) tries to hustle out an infield single. UC Santa Barbara defeats the Oregon Baseball team 7-3 in Game 2 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 2, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Jeffery Heard’s heroics push Oregon past Arizona State in 6-4 win

Brady Ruth
March 9, 2024
Mason Neville (26) steps into the batters box in the bottom of the first. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

Oregon baseball drops first conference game 5-4 to Arizona State

Brady Ruth
March 8, 2024
Carter Garate (3) slides into home in the bottom of the 6th, extending Oregon’s lead. Oregon Baseball take on UC Santa Barbara at PK Park in Eugene, on March 3 , 2024. (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)

Oregon baseball erupts for 21 hits in 13-5 win over Grand Canyon University

Brady Ruth
March 6, 2024
Jeffery Heard (35) tries to hustle out an infield single. UC Santa Barbara defeats the Oregon Baseball team 7-3 in Game 2 of the series at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 2, 2024. (Kai Kanzer/Emerald)

Oregon opens Arizona road trip with 9-4 win over Grand Canyon University

Brady Ruth
March 5, 2024
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