Oregon's quest for consistent starting pitching has led the UO coaching staff to an unlikely source: the back of the bullpen.
Sophomore closer Kenyon Yovan, a finalist for NCBWA Stopper of the Year last spring, will be on the mound to start the second game of the series Saturday when Oregon hosts California this weekend in PK Park. The Ducks (12-7) and Golden Bears kick off the series Friday at 6 p.m., and the first pitch of Yovan's first career start will be delivered Saturday at 2 p.m.
Oregon is coming off three losses at Arizona State in which the Saturday and Sunday starters combined to give up nine earned runs in less than five innings.