The Ducks play their second conference game of the season against the University of Southern California Trojans at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, March 15, 2014. After dropping the first game of the series 3-2 Friday evening, the Ducks are looking to avoid a two-game slide.
Next, the Ducks will play the final game of the USC series on Sunday, March 15 at 12 p.m. at PK Park.
Oregon’s Mark Karaviotis (24) and Aaron Payne (20) celebrate in outer field after the Ducks close out the game at the top of the ninth inning, beating the Trojans 7-2. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
USC outfielder Timmy Robinson (28) misses his bunt from a pitch thrown by Oregon’s Matt Krook (21) during the top of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s Aaron Payne (20) slides back to second base safely under USC infielder Blake Lacey (26) during the bottom of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s Tyler Baumgartner (13) outruns the toss to USC catcher Jeremy Martinez (2) at home plate, scoring a run for the Ducks during the bottom of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s A.J. Balta (33) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a two run home run during the bottom of the third inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon utility player A.J. Balta (33) makes an acrobatic catch at first base to out USC’s Jake Hernandez (21) during the top of the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon freshman pitcher Stephen Nogosek (30) delivers across the mound to Trojans outfielder Omar Cotto Lozada (11) during the top of the seventh inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A ball sails past Oregon outfielder Austin Grebeck (22) during the bottom of the eighth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Trojans junior pitcher Nigel Nootbaar (20) winds up for a pitch during the bottom of the eighth inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Anna and Brian Wildish cradle their sleeping boys Jackson, left, and Zachary during the top of the eighth inning. The family lives in Tualatin and decided to spend the weekend in Eugene after a trip down on Friday for Brian’s work. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon freshman pitcher Stephen Nogosek (30) is congratulated by his teammates after being relieved from the mound by Trent Paddon (25) during the top of the eighth inning, with the Ducks leading 7-2. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon’s Aaron Payne (20) sprints towards first base before being thrown out by Trojans catcher Jeremy Martinez (2) during the bottom of the eighth inning.The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Oregon outfielder Tyler Baumgartner (13) safely outruns the throw to USC’s Jake Hernandez (21) at first base during the bottom of the first inning. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Young children eagerly await autographs from Oregon players atop the dugout after the game’s end. The Oregon Ducks play the USC Trojans in the second game of their triple-header at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on March 15, 2014. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)