CORVALLIS, Ore. – hit a pinch hit three-run home run and was 3-for-4 with two doubles as No. 13 Oregon State overcame two deficits to defeat UC Irvine, 9-5, Saturday afternoon at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field.
The Beavers clinched the series over the Anteaters (5-5 overall) with Saturday's win, and go for the sweep Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PT.
Dukart's three-run blast came during the Beavers' five-run fifth inning. OSU came into the inning trailing 4-3, but tied the game when drove in his 19 run of the season.
Smith made it 5-4 with his second double of the game, then scored when Dukart hit the second home run of his career.