On Saturday night, the Oregon Ducks were two outs away from making it to their first College World Series since 1954.
It turns out that they would never get closer than that.
After the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles rallied to get a walk-off win over the Ducks in Game 2 of the Super Regionals, they stormed ahead in the final game of the series on Sunday afternoon, winning 11-6 and advancing to the College World Series.
The Ducks initially got out to a 3-1 lead early in the game, but the pitching ended up running out down the stretch, and a handful of unforced errors allowed Oral Roberts to run away with the victory.
While the season came to an unfortunate end, it should be largely viewed as a major success in Eugene. The Ducks got a stagnant baseball program out of the mud and there was more energy in the city for this squad than there has been in over a decade. After the loss, Oregon fans took to social media to express their gratitude for the great season, and show their support for the Ducks.
Here are some of the best reactions:
Bummer for Oregon and Mark Wasikowski. They fought like hell just to make the tournament and were two outs away from their first trip to Omaha since 1954. Sadly, the road ends at PK Park in a heartbreaker to Oral Roberts.
Still incredible they got this far.
— Mike Mayer (@offthemike28) June 12, 2023
As the teams go through the handshake line, hard not to be struck by the experienced, quality arms going through Oregon’s line in street clothes. Can only wonder how having one or two of them might have helped.
Sports can uplift your spirits, and can break your heart. #GoDucks
— Rob Moseley (@GoDucksMoseley) June 12, 2023
No hanging heads in Eugene. Incredible season. Tough end.
This isn’t the end of Oregon baseball. If anything, it’s the start of something that could be really special down the road.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) June 12, 2023
We wouldn’t be Oregon if we weren’t constantly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
— Habitual Pot Stirrer, Unafraid of Rainbows 🏳️🌈 (@SwooshMcDuck) June 12, 2023
Still a good season for Oregon Baseball
— Oregon Recruiting (@duckscrootin) June 12, 2023
Disappointing end to an amazing season. Ducks will be back #GoDucks
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