Oregon Tech Bats Explode in Doubleheader Sweep of Corban

Hustlin' Owls hit 15 extra-base hits, including 6 home runs, to pull into 3-way tie for 3rd in Cascade Conference standings

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, forest green, and burnt orange, capturing the dynamic energy and action of the sport.Oregon Tech's offensive onslaught against Corban showcases the Hustlin' Owls' firepower as they make a late-season push for the Cascade Conference tournament.Klamath Falls Today

The Oregon Tech baseball team's bats erupted for 15 extra-base hits, including six home runs, as the Hustlin' Owls swept a doubleheader against Corban University to pull into a 3-way tie for third place in the Cascade Conference standings.

Why it matters

This offensive outburst comes at a crucial time for Oregon Tech, as they look to secure a spot in the Cascade Conference Tournament. The Owls' performance has them tied with Bushnell and College of Idaho, four games ahead of Corban for the final tournament berth.

The details

In the first game, Oregon Tech hit five home runs, including back-to-back-to-back shots, to win 15-5. In the second game, the Owls rallied from an early 6-1 deficit to win 16-8, with redshirt freshman Andrew Moore hitting a 3-run homer as part of a 6-run fifth inning.

  • The doubleheader sweep took place on April 14, 2026.
  • Oregon Tech now sits tied for third in the Cascade Conference standings with four games left in the regular season.

The players

Oregon Tech

The Oregon Tech baseball team, also known as the Hustlin' Owls, is a member of the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

Corban University

Corban University is a private Christian university located in Salem, Oregon, and a member of the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

Lucas Mertlich

A Corban University player who hit for the cycle in the first game of the doubleheader.

Andrew Moore

A redshirt freshman for Oregon Tech who hit a 3-run home run as part of a 6-run fifth inning in the second game.

Aiden Lundquist

The Oregon Tech starting pitcher who went the distance in the first game, working around nine hits for his fourth win of the season.

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What’s next

Oregon Tech will continue their homestand this weekend, hosting British Columbia in a 4-game series as they look to solidify their position in the Cascade Conference standings.

The takeaway

Oregon Tech's explosive offensive performance, with 15 extra-base hits including six home runs, has propelled them into a 3-way tie for third place in the Cascade Conference. This timely surge puts the Hustlin' Owls in a strong position to secure a spot in the conference tournament as the regular season winds down.