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Oregon in line to host regional; what's at stake vs. UCLA this weekend
TL;DR
Oregon Ducks baseball is vying to host a regional in the NCAA Tournament, currently projected as the 16th seed. They aim to secure this position with a strong performance against UCLA this weekend.
Key points
- Oregon Ducks baseball aims to host a regional in the NCAA Tournament.
- They are currently projected as the 16th seed by D1Baseball.
- The team started the season with nine consecutive wins.
- Oregon experienced a slump in late March and early April.
- Strong performance against UCLA is crucial for their hosting chances.
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It's been a season of hills and valleys for the Oregon Ducks on the diamond, but the program still finds itself in a position to fight for the ability to host a regional in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oregon began the season red-hot, winning its first nine games and emerging victorious in its first eight series. However, the Ducks fell into a slump at the plate in late March and early April, dropping a pair of games to Portland and losing a series on the road to Michigan.
The Ducks have looked unstoppable at the dish at different times this season, and other times have shut down opposing offenses with a starting rotation able to go deep into games and a bullpen that could battle in tough situations. Now, as the Ducks approach the home stretch of the regular season schedule, the hope is that everything can align to finish strong and secure a regional at PK Park.
D1Baseball released its latest batch of projections for the NCAA Tournament field. Oregon earned the 16th and final top seed to host a regional round in the projected field. That provides some assurance that the Ducks are headed in the right direction, but there is still some work to do.
Oregon's projected regional includes Boston College as the No. 2 seed, Kentucky as the No. 3 seed and Saint Joseph's as the No. 4 seed. The Ducks hosted a regional last season as the No. 12 overall seed, but they were stunningly upset by Utah Valley and Cal Poly, going winless in the postseason on their own field.
What's at stake this weekend?
Redemption is on the mind of the Ducks and coach Mark Wasikowski, and it's all on the line starting this weekend in Los Angeles. Oregon will take on UCLA, which is and projected to land the top overall seed by D1Baseball.
Q&A
What is at stake for Oregon Ducks baseball against UCLA this weekend?
Oregon Ducks baseball is fighting for the opportunity to host a regional in the NCAA Tournament, making the match against UCLA crucial.
How did the Oregon Ducks perform earlier in the season?
The Ducks started strong, winning their first nine games and eight series, but faced a slump in late March and early April.
What does D1Baseball project for Oregon in the NCAA Tournament?
D1Baseball projects Oregon as the 16th and final top seed to host a regional round in the NCAA Tournament.
What factors contribute to Oregon's chances of hosting a regional?
Oregon's chances depend on their ability to align strong offensive and pitching performances as they approach the end of the regular season.