As they’ve done repeatedly in recent weeks, the Oregon Ducks overcame some shaky early pitching and rallied late for a 5 - 4 victory over Xavier in their first Nashville Regional game. Logan Mercado started on the mound for Oregon and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits while walking two Musketeers in just the first two innings. Grayson Grinsell came on in relief to start the third and also struggled. Grinsell pitched the 3rd and 4th innings, allowing 2 more Xavier runs on only one hit while walking 3.
As hoped for, however, Oregon’s bats were able to keep the game close while Coach Wasikowski searched for a live arm.