After sweeping Stanford last week, the No.1 ranked Oregon Ducks return home to take on the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils in a three game series at Howe Field in Eugene. The Sun Devils arrive in Eugene after shutting out the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at home and aim to knock Oregon out of their number one ranking. Oregon’s starting pitcher Cheridan Hawkins looks to lead the Ducks to a victory in game one.
The Ducks next play Arizona State at 4 p.m. for game two of the series at Howe Field on May 3, 2014.
Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) fires a pitch out of the wind-up during warmups. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Sun Devils’ outfielders share a hug in center field before the start of the second inning. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Oregon pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) gives a high-five to catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) after another scoreless inning. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Oregon outfielder Lexy Beaudrie-Pierson (4) dives back safe into first base. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Arizona State head coach Craig Nicholson argues a call with the umpire during a timeout. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
The Ducks celebrate after the tying run is scored. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Oregon sophomore catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) talks with pitcher Cheridan Hawkins (11) after a go-ahead homerun is hit in the first inning. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Oregon catcher Janelle Lindvall (26) gets signs from her pitching coach during an at-bat. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Arizona State third baseman Haley Steele (32) fouls a ball off with a 2-2 count. The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
Oregon shortstop Nikki Udria (3) attempts a to turn a double play with second baseman Karine Shaver (8). The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.
The No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks play the No. 3 ranked Arizona State Sun Devils at Howe Field on May 2, 2014.