Oregon baseball lost to No. 1 UCLA, 9-6, after leading 6-1. UCLA's comeback included eight consecutive runs, securing the series win.
Key points
Oregon baseball lost to UCLA 9-6
UCLA mounted a comeback from a five-run deficit
Oregon led 6-1 before the comeback
The game was played at Jackie Robinson Stadium
UCLA secured the series win
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Oregon baseball had an opportunity to give its chances of hosting an NCAA regional a significant boost.
But top-ranked UCLA mounted a big comeback May 10 to prevent that from happening.
The Bruins (46-5, 26-1 Big Ten Conference) erased a five-run deficit with eight straight runs to claim the rubber game and the three-game series 9-6 against the No. 14 Ducks (36-14, 18-9) at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.
Oregon took a 6-1 lead thanks to a five-run fourth inning.
In the fourth, the Ducks took advantage of a one-out fielding error followed by a walk with Jack Brooks’ run-scoring single to take a 2-1 lead.
Ryan Cooney then hit a sacrifice fly to score another and Brayden Jaksa smashed a three-run homer run to center field to make it 6-1.
UCLA came back with two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to close within 6-4. Oregon struggled again in the eighth to get defensive outs, and the Bruins capitalized with five runs, including Dean West’s grand slam to cap the scoring.
Oregon' Brayden Jaksa, shown here earlier in the season, had a three-run home run May 10 in the Ducks' 9-6 loss at UCLA. Oregon finishes the regular season with a three-game home series against USC.
Oregon' Brayden Jaksa, shown here earlier in the season, had a three-run home run May 10 in the Ducks' 9-6 loss at UCLA. Oregon finishes the regular season with a three-game home series against USC.
A back-and-forth series
The Bruins took Friday’s series opener 11-1 in seven innings.
The Ducks couldn’t do much against UCLA starting pitcher Wylan Moss, who allowed just three hits, a run and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. Jaksa had one hit and scored a run.
Will Sanford, the Ducks’ starter, was knocked around for six runs (five earned) and five hits while giving up three walks with five strikeouts in three innings. UCLA had two home runs and a double.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Oregon vs. UCLA baseball game?
The final score was UCLA 9, Oregon 6.
How did UCLA come back against Oregon in the series finale?
UCLA erased a five-run deficit by scoring eight straight runs.
What was Oregon's lead during the game against UCLA?
Oregon had a 6-1 lead before UCLA's comeback.
What impact does this loss have on Oregon's chances of hosting an NCAA regional?
The loss significantly impacted Oregon's chances of hosting an NCAA regional.
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The Bruins continued their momentum Saturday, taking a 4-0 lead in the first inning. But the Ducks responded with four in the second to tie it.
UCLA led 6-5 in the seventh when Oregon broke through for four runs after a lineout and strikeout to open the frame.
Angel Laya hit an infield single to the left side and Maddox Molony scored him with a double to right field. After a walk and an error loaded the bases, No. 9 hitter Jack Brooks doubled to left-center to drive in three.
Oregon’s Tanner Bradley pitched the final 2 1/3 innings, allowing no runs, no hits and two walks with a strikeout to help the Ducks even the series and break UCLA’s 27-game conference winning streak. Bradley got the win to improve to 5-0 on the season.
Naulivou Lauaki had two hits and three RBIs and Laya two hits. for the Ducks. UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky, a candidate for the top spot in the upcoming MLB draft, had two home runs.
What’s next for Oregon baseball?
The Ducks host No. 18 USC (41-12, 19-8) in a three-game series beginning at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at PK Park. The series continues with games at 6:05 p.m. Friday and 3:02 p.m. Saturday.
Oregon’s Cal Scolari pitches against Nebraska during the first inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Nebraska’s Case Sanderson, center, celebrates his first-inning homer against Oregon with teammates at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Cal Scolari, center, celebrates the end of the first inning against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Nebraska’s Cooper Katskee pitches against Oregon during the first inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Angel Laya watches his home run go over the fence during the second inning against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Angel Laya, right, celebrates his second-inning homer with Brayden Jaksa, left, against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Nebraska’s Mac Moyer makes the catch to take a homer from Oregon’s Burke-Lee Mabeus at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Nebraska’s Mac Moyer, left, slides home ahead of the tag by Oregon catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus during the third inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon second baseman Ryan Cooney gloves a ball against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Tanner Bradley pitches against Nebraska during the fourth inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Maddox Molony scores the go-ahead run against Nebraska in the sixth inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Angel Laya, left, celebrates his second home run of the game with Burke-Lee Mabeus during the game against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Burke-Lee Mabeus, left, is run down between third and home by Nebraska’s Joshua Overbeek at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon plays Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Nebraska’s Rhett Stokes upends
Ryan Cooney on the front end of a double play at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
The umpire jumps in between Nebraska’s Rhett Stokes and the Oregon infield after a play at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon pitcher Miles Gosztola throws against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon’s Maddox Molony, left, reaches for the tag after Nebraska’s Rhett Stokes hit a double in the ninth inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Oregon pitcher Devin Bell, center, celebrates with teammates after closing out the game against Nebraska for the win at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
The Oregon baseball team celebrates with fans after winning the final game of the series against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Cal Scolari pitches against Nebraska during the first inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Cal Scolari pitches against Nebraska during the first inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Nebraska’s Case Sanderson, center, celebrates his first-inning homer against Oregon with teammates at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Cal Scolari, center, celebrates the end of the first inning against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Nebraska’s Cooper Katskee pitches against Oregon during the first inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Angel Laya watches his home run go over the fence during the second inning against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Angel Laya, right, celebrates his second-inning homer with Brayden Jaksa, left, against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Nebraska’s Mac Moyer makes the catch to take a homer from Oregon’s Burke-Lee Mabeus at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Nebraska’s Mac Moyer, left, slides home ahead of the tag by Oregon catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus during the third inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon second baseman Ryan Cooney gloves a ball against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Tanner Bradley pitches against Nebraska during the fourth inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Maddox Molony scores the go-ahead run against Nebraska in the sixth inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Angel Laya, left, celebrates his second home run of the game with Burke-Lee Mabeus during the game against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Burke-Lee Mabeus, left, is run down between third and home by Nebraska’s Joshua Overbeek at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon plays Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Nebraska’s Rhett Stokes upends
Ryan Cooney on the front end of a double play at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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The umpire jumps in between Nebraska’s Rhett Stokes and the Oregon infield after a play at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon pitcher Miles Gosztola throws against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon’s Maddox Molony, left, reaches for the tag after Nebraska’s Rhett Stokes hit a double in the ninth inning at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Oregon pitcher Devin Bell, center, celebrates with teammates after closing out the game against Nebraska for the win at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
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Where does Oregon baseball stand heading into series vs. No. 1 UCLA?
The Oregon baseball team celebrates with fans after winning the final game of the series against Nebraska at PK Park in Eugene April 12, 2026.
Jesse Sowa is sports editor for The Register-Guard and Statesman Journal. He can be reached via email at jsowa@gannett.com.
