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Oregon baseball at Illinois Game 3 live blog and analysis
TL;DR
Oregon baseball faces Illinois in Game 3 after a high-scoring series. The Ducks won Game 1 (16-6) but lost Game 2 (16-13) and aim to secure the series win.
Key points
- Oregon won Game 1 against Illinois 16-6.
- Illinois won Game 2 with a three-run homer, 16-13.
- Miles Gosztola is pitching for Oregon in Game 3.
- Aiden Finn is the starting pitcher for Illinois.
- Oregon will host Penn State next weekend.
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It's been one of those series where if you get out of Dodge winning two of three, you count your blessings and go home.
It hasn't been a fun time for the pitchers, as there have been 52 runs scored between the two teams in the two games. The Ducks were able to take Game 1 of the set by the score of 16-6 in seven innings, and then in Game 2, Illinois smacked a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to take a 16-13 victory.
Unless that wind settles down for the last game in Champaign, there's nothing to suggest those runs won't keep coming. Oregon's Miles Gosztola is scheduled to take the mound for the Ducks and he'll be countered with the Illini's Aiden Finn.
Despite the defeat on Saturday, the Ducks are looking to keep the momentum going as they get ready to come home for a three-game series with Penn State next weekend at PK Park.
Oregon has seen a good sign, wind or no wind, with the offense, especially Maddox Molony. The shortstop seems to have found his bat once again after struggling for most of the season. He is 4-for-9 in the series with six runs driven in and two home runs.
Our live blog and analysis of the game will begin with the first pitch, which is scheduled for 11 am PST.
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Q&A
What were the scores of the Oregon vs Illinois baseball games?
Oregon won Game 1 with a score of 16-6 and lost Game 2, which ended 16-13 in favor of Illinois.
Who are the starting pitchers for Oregon and Illinois in Game 3?
Miles Gosztola is starting for Oregon, while Aiden Finn is set to pitch for Illinois in Game 3.
What is the significance of the Oregon baseball series against Illinois?
The series is crucial for Oregon as they aim to win two out of three games before returning home for a series against Penn State.
