Beaver Bats Quiet in 5-2 Loss to Purdue in Texas

Oregon State's offense struggles as Boilermakers take down the Beavers.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Oregon State suffered their second consecutive loss on Sunday afternoon, falling 5-2 to Purdue. The Beaver offense was held in check by Purdue's senior left-hander Jarvis Evans, who went 6.1 innings and gave up just two runs on three hits. Oregon State took an early 2-1 lead, but Purdue rallied for four runs in the fifth inning to take control of the game.

Why it matters

This loss drops Oregon State to 2-2 on the season, after they opened with a series split against Pepperdine. The Beavers will look to bounce back this weekend at the Frisco College Baseball Classic, where they'll face Houston and other tough opponents.

The details

Oregon State took a 2-1 lead in the second inning on RBI groundouts from Jacob Krieg and Josh Proctor. But Purdue broke through for four runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by a successful bunt and a throwing error that allowed two runs to score. The Beaver offense was held in check the rest of the way, managing just three hits in the game.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • Oregon State will next play on Friday, February 27, 2026 at noon against Houston.

The players

Mitch Canham

The head coach of the Oregon State baseball team.

Jarvis Evans

The senior left-handed pitcher for Purdue who held Oregon State's offense in check.

Nyan Hayes

An Oregon State player who drew a walk and scored a run in the game.

Jacob Krieg

The Oregon State first baseman who hit a sacrifice groundout to score a run.

Josh Proctor

The Oregon State freshman who delivered a two-out RBI single to give the Beavers a 2-1 lead.

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What’s next

The Beavers are back at it on Friday at noon against Houston, when they start off their three-game slate at the Frisco College Baseball Classic.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the need for Oregon State's offense to find its rhythm, as they were held in check by Purdue's pitching. The Beavers will look to bounce back this weekend at the Frisco College Baseball Classic against tougher competition.