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Oregon scores walk-off win in extra innings over Penn State
TL;DR
Oregon Ducks secured a 5-4 walk-off victory over Penn State in extra innings, clinching the series win. Jack Brooks drew a walk-off walk in the 10th inning to bring home the winning run.
Key points
- Oregon Ducks won 5-4 in extra innings
- Jack Brooks drew a walk-off walk
- Oregon faced a 4-0 deficit early in the game
- Angel Laya contributed with an RBI double
- Oregon secured a series win over Penn State
Collin ClarkeSpencer BarnettOregon DucksPenn State Nittany Lions
Once again, it didn't come easy for the Oregon Ducks (31-11, 14-6 Big Ten), but they managed to put another series win in their pocket on Saturday, taking down the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-28, 5-15 Big Ten) in a 5-4 extra-innings walk-off win.
After falling behind early on, the Ducks sent game two of the series to extra innings and faced a do-or-die situation in the 10th inning. With the bases loaded and two outs, Jack Brooks drew a walk-off walk in a full count to force the winning run home and seal another series victory for the Ducks.
For the second day in a row, the Nittany Lions struck first, but this time, they put the Ducks in a deep hole. Oregon starter Collin Clarke had a bumpy start, allowing four runs in the first inning, highlighted by a two-run home run by Penn State's Spencer Barnett.
In a 4-0 hole, the Ducks responded with a run of their own in the bottom of the inning, courtesy of an RBI groundout from Angel Laya. The talented Oregon freshman wasn't done, ripping a two-out RBI double the other way in the third inning to cut the deficit in half.
After a shaky start, Clarke was able to settle in for work through 5 ⅔ innings, allowing seven hits but keeping Penn State off the scoreboard after the ugly first inning. He managed to tally four strikeouts as well before handing the game over to the bullpen.
The Ducks' offense was kept silent again until the seventh inning, when the Ducks rallied thanks to some miscues in the field by the Nittany Lions. With two runners in scoring position, Brayden Jaksa reached safely on a fielder's choice and drove in a run.
In the next at-bat, Ryan Cooney bunted in front of the plate, but the throw to first was dropped by Penn State's first baseman. However, Penn State coach Mike Gambino argued Cooney dropped his bat in fair territory and impacted catcher Avery Smith's ability to throw to first base. Since the throw was good and it was the first baseman who made the error, the umpires ruled Cooney safe. Gambino subsequently put the game under protest, which typically means the coach believes the umpires are misinterpreting the rules.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Oregon vs. Penn State game?
The final score was 5-4 in favor of the Oregon Ducks.
Who scored the winning run for Oregon against Penn State?
Jack Brooks scored the winning run by drawing a walk-off walk in the 10th inning.
How did Oregon come back after falling behind against Penn State?
Oregon responded to a 4-0 deficit by scoring runs, including an RBI groundout and a two-out RBI double by Angel Laya.
What was the performance of Oregon's starter Collin Clarke in the game?
Collin Clarke had a challenging start, allowing four runs in the first inning.