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Butler Breaks Single Season RBI Record in Loss to Saint Mary's
Oregon State softball star sets new program mark despite defeat
Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:55am
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Jaeya Butler's record-breaking performance for Oregon State is captured in a cubist, geometric interpretation of the game's action.Moraga TodayJunior outfielder Jaeya Butler drove in her 51st RBI of the season to break Oregon State's single-season record, but the Beavers fell 5-3 to Saint Mary's on Friday. Butler hit 2-3 with a walk, run scored, and two RBIs, including a solo home run in the fifth inning to tie the game. Madison Weir also hit a home run for Oregon State, which outhit Saint Mary's 8-6 in the loss.
Why it matters
Despite the defeat, Butler's record-breaking performance is a bright spot for an Oregon State team that has struggled to a 17-27 overall record and 5-5 mark in West Coast Conference play this season. The junior has been a standout for the Beavers, also setting the program's single-season home run record last weekend.
The details
Butler entered the game with 49 RBIs on the season and drove in two more with an opposite-field single in the second inning and a solo home run to right-center in the fifth. The Rancho Cucamonga, California native is the first player in Oregon State history to hit 20 home runs in a season. Weir's third home run of the year tied the game at 1-1 in the second inning, but Saint Mary's responded with two runs in the third and held on for the victory.
- The game took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.
- Oregon State and Saint Mary's will play again on Saturday, April 19, 2026 at 1 p.m.
The players
Jaeya Butler
A junior outfielder for Oregon State who broke the program's single-season RBI record with her 51st RBI of the year.
Madison Weir
An Oregon State player who hit her third home run of the season to tie the game at 1-1 in the second inning.
Bailey Murray
The Oregon State pitcher who threw a complete game, allowing six hits and four earned runs while striking out three.
Saint Mary's
The opponent that defeated Oregon State 5-3 on Friday.
Oregon State
The softball team that fell to 17-27 overall and 5-5 in West Coast Conference play despite Butler's record-breaking performance.
What’s next
Oregon State and Saint Mary's will play again on Saturday, April 19, 2026 at 1 p.m. After that, the Beavers will face Oregon on April 22 before returning home to host Seattle U from April 24-26.
The takeaway
Despite the loss, Butler's record-breaking performance highlights her standout junior season and the potential for the Beavers to bounce back in the final stretch of the year. Oregon State will look to build on Butler's success as they continue conference play and prepare for a matchup with in-state rival Oregon.
