Oregon Ducks Baseball Drops Opener at Mississippi State, Irvin Suffers First Loss

Despite a strong start by the Oregon Ducks Baseball team with a two run home run by A.J. Balta in the first inning, Mississippi State rallied for a 10-4 win on Friday.

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The Oregon Ducks brought their bats and their arms into SEC Country and opened a three game series against Mississippi State on Friday. A.J. Balta started the Offense for George Horton with a two run blast in the first inning, but Mississippi State would make a game of it. For the game, the Bulldogs pitchers held Oregon to just four hits in the game. Despite the lack of hitting, the Ducks made the most of their opportunities netting eight walks and leaving six runners on the basepads in scoring position.

Oregon Ducks Starter Cole Irvin took his first loss of the season lasting just five innings and giving up nine hits with two strikeouts. He allowed three walks and was chased from the game with the bases loaded according to GoDucks.com.

Former Oregon Duck Jack Kruger picked up a hit, a run, and a walk against his former team. Oregon struck out at the plate 12 times. Balta was cleary the player of the game for Oregon with an early two run shot.

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Oregon will look to tie the series at two games with Matt Krook on the mound on Saturday. First pitch is set for 2pm Pacific Time.