Oregon Ducks Look to Secure Series Win Over Youngstown State

The Ducks are one win away from a series sweep after taking the first two games against the Penguins.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 3:35pm

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The Oregon Ducks baseball team is set to play the third game of a four-game series against the Youngstown State Penguins. The Ducks have won the first two games and are looking to secure the series victory with a win on Saturday. Oregon's starting pitcher Will Sanford had a strong outing in the previous game, striking out six batters over six innings.

Why it matters

A series win would be the Ducks' second non-conference series victory of the season, building momentum as they prepare for Pac-12 play. The team's offense has been productive, scoring 18 runs in the series opener, though they were more limited in the second game.

The details

In the first two games, the Ducks have relied on strong pitching performances, including Sanford's six-strikeout outing on Friday. Junior utility player Jack Brooks provided a highlight with a home run in the ninth inning of the second game. The Ducks are looking to close out the series with one more win on Saturday before the final game on Sunday.

  • The third game of the four-game series is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM local time.
  • The series finale will be played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Mark Wasikowski

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks baseball team.

Will Sanford

The starting pitcher for the Oregon Ducks, who had a strong outing in the previous game with six strikeouts over six innings.

Jack Brooks

A junior utility player for the Oregon Ducks who hit a home run in the ninth inning of the second game of the series.

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What’s next

The Ducks will look to secure the series victory with a win on Saturday, February 21st. The final game of the four-game series will be played on Sunday, February 22nd.

The takeaway

The Oregon Ducks baseball team is off to a strong start to the season, winning the first two games of a four-game series against Youngstown State. A series victory would build momentum for the Ducks as they prepare to enter Pac-12 conference play.