Travis Eckert dazzled as he worked into the 8th inning, and the Beavers found enough offense to clinch a series victory over the Wildcats.
Arizona jumped out to an early lead, but couldn't capitalize on Oregon State mistakes to extend it. The Beavers took the momentum, slowly took the lead, and held on behind great pitching from Travis Eckert and Mitch Hickey.
Travis Eckert, coming off a 2 inning, 5 run start against Oregon, got off to an ominous start by walking Scott Kingery. Kingery stole second and scored on a one-out single, and Beavers fans had to wonder whether this would be a repeat performance.