The Oregon Ducks softball won their third straight in the Eugene Regional, beating BYU 4-1, giving them a birth into the Super Regional. A big fifth inning helped propel the Ducks to victory after a stalemated first four. Oregon pitcher Jessica Moore started her third straight game, allowing six hits, one run and striking out seven. Oregon will go on to face the winner of the Austin Regional, hosted by no. 6 Texas, who lost their first game and will have to win three in a row to advance. If one of the other three teams wins — Northwestern, Houston or Auburn — Oregon will have the opportunity to host their first ever Super Regional.
Oregon pitcher Jessica Moore (12) celebrates as left fielder Allie Burger slides into home during the top of the fifth. The Ducks would take a 4-0 lead in the half-inning leading them to victory. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Sara Goodrum slides into second behind the ball during the Ducks’ 4-1 victory over BYU on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The two teams were in a dead lock until the fifth when Oregon broke away with four runs. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Ducks celebrate as Kaylan Howard jumps on home plate after her two-run home run in the top of the fifth inning. Oregon would go on to win the game 4-1, advancing the Ducks to the Super Regional. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Disappointed, the BYU team leaves the field after their 4-1 loss at Howe Field to the Oregon Ducks. The loss ends the season for the Cougars who were the WAC conference champions.. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon pitcher Jessica Moore hugs catcher Alexa Peterson after the Ducks’ 4-1 victory over BYU. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
BYU third baseman Ashlee Brawley sits in the dugout disappointed after the rough fifth inning for the Cougars. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
