Singer Homers Twice As Oregon State Cruises In Saturday Win At San Diego

Oregon State second-baseman AJ Singer had a career day with two home runs and eight RBIs in the Beavers' 11-5 victory over the University of San Diego.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:20am

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Oregon State second-baseman AJ Singer had a career day Saturday as his Beavers defeated the University of San Diego 11-5 in Southern California. In four at-bats, Singer hit two home runs and was walked twice, finishing with a total of eight RBIs. Ethan Kleinschmit had a productive start for the Beavers, striking out nine batters to earn the winning decision.

Why it matters

This win moves Oregon State to 13-4 overall on the season and clinches the weekend series against the Toreros. The Beavers will go for the sweep on Sunday afternoon, continuing their strong start to the 2026 season.

The details

In the top of the first, with the bases loaded, Bryce Hubbard drove in two runs with a single to get the Beavers on the board. In the next at-bat, Singer hit a grand slam over the left-field wall. Singer would add another three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning. San Diego scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh to cut the OSU lead to 11-5, but the Beavers held on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • First pitch for the series finale is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT on Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

AJ Singer

Oregon State second-baseman who had a career day, hitting two home runs and finishing with eight RBIs.

Ethan Kleinschmit

Oregon State pitcher who earned the winning decision, striking out nine batters.

Bryce Hubbard

Oregon State player who drove in two runs with a single in the top of the first inning.

Andrew Gauna

San Diego right fielder who had an RBI single in the bottom of the third inning.

CJ Moran

San Diego player who popped out in the bottom of the ninth inning to preserve Oregon State's win.

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What’s next

Oregon State will go for the sweep on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT on ESPN+ and on the radio via the Beaver Sports Network.

The takeaway

AJ Singer's career day at the plate, including two home runs and eight RBIs, powered Oregon State to a decisive 11-5 victory over the University of San Diego. This win clinches the weekend series for the Beavers and sets them up for a chance at the sweep on Sunday.