After a 9-1 victory yesterday, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks return to Howe Field to host the California Golden Bears for game two of their series. Since gaining the unanimous no. 1 ranking before the Oregon State series last week, the Ducks look to continue to their offensive success with another sweep at home this week against Cal. The Golden Bears are looking to even the series with Oregon today at 1-1 with the chance to take the series with a win on Saturday.
The Oregon Ducks next host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 19, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.
The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon infielder Courtney Ceo (22) leads the Ducks through the line of post-game handshakes with the Golden Bears. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) gets her first strike out of the game. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Golden Bears senior outfielder Ashley Decker (23) lays down a bunt during the top of the second inning. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) throws a pitch during the first inning. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon’s Koral Costa (7) crosses homeplate into the arms of her teammates after hitting a three-run homerun during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mike White talks with starting pitcher Karissa Hovinga (10) and catcher Alexa Peterson (14) after a Cal homerun. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon senior utility player Kailee Cuico (33) hands a teammate’s bat to the Oregon bat-girl during the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
The Oregon bench interacts with the crowd during a rally at the bottom of the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon sophomore infielder Karine Shaver (8) rounds first base after scoring a run on a base hit during the bottom of the fourth inning. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
The Oregon Ducks go into the third inning down by two runs to the Cal Golden Bears. The Oregon Ducks host the California Golden Bears at Howe Field on April 18, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)