Oregon State faced a tough challenge on Sunday night, losing 6-2 to Coastal Carolina during a tense game in front of 24,490 fans at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. In a rare bright spot for the Beavers, both Talt and Turley hit solo home runs; Talt’s came in the third inning, while Turley marked his 20th home run of the season with a shot to left field in the ninth. Despite these efforts, the Beavers couldn’t rally back from their four-run deficit, even with two runners on base late in the game.
The loss forces Oregon State (48-15-1) into an elimination game against Louisville on Tuesday. Coastal Carolina (55-11) took command of the game early, scoring three runs in the first inning and extending their lead with a two-run fourth inning. Oregon State’s starting pitcher allowed six runs—only two of which were earned—while striking out seven but struggled with command, giving up three walks in addition to three hits, bringing his season record to 8-5. On the other side of the mound, Coastal Carolina’s Jacob Morrison turned in an impressive performance, yielding only a single run across 7 2/3 innings, further solidifying his unbeaten record at 12-0 this year.
Oregon State will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to take on Louisville, marking the second matchup between the two teams following a memorable 4-4 tie earlier this year at the Seattle Baseball Showcase. With the stakes high in the upcoming elimination game, the Beavers will aim to bounce back and keep their championship hopes alive.
The match will kick off at 11 a.m. PT (1 p.m. in Omaha) and will be broadcast live on ESPN. For fans eager to follow the team, updates can be found on their official social media accounts, including X.com/BeaverBaseball and Instagram.
This performance, while disappointing, showcases the resilience of Oregon State’s talent. The Beavers have the potential to turn things around in their next game and create a memorable run in the tournament.