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Despite 3 Dax Whitney Errors, Oregon State Survives San Diego 7-5
Even the great ones can have an off night.
Heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson once lost to 42:1 underdog Bustler Douglas. The greatest quarterback of his generation, Tom Brady, played in three Super Bowl losses.
Tonight, Oregon State’s All-American starting pitcher Dax Whitney had an off night. Despite his three errors, the Beavers won anyways. The full box score of Oregon State’s 7-5 series opening victory can be read here, and our game recap is below.
Oregon State three-batter Easton Talt began the scoring with a two-run blast to right field in the top of the first inning, scoring the Beavers’ leadoff man Jacob Galloway.
Oregon State’s very next batter, cleanup man Adam Haight, went back-to-back after a lift into left. When the first inning ended, the Beavers led 3-0.
The second inning foreshadowed a night Whitney will likely wish to forget. The sophomore standout from Idaho walked the first batter he faced. After striking out the following San Diego hitter – his third strikeout of the night – he misfired a pickoff throw at first base.
In the bottom of the third, San Diego haunted Whitney once again. First, bottom-of-the-order Cade Martinez slugged a double down the left field line. When the Toreros’ leadoff hitter Aden Howard arrived to the plate, his coaches asked him to sacrifice bunt. His effort dribbled to Oregon State’s maestro on the mound, who missed another pickoff throw. This error helped Martinez find the plate, and brought Howard to second. Moments later, a Whitney pickoff attempt at second base instead soared into the outfield, pushing Howard to third. While the Beavers survived the inning only allowing a run, their star pitcher was rattled.
A solo shot by Paul Vasquez in the top of the fifth made it 4-1 Oregon State. When the bottom frame ended, Beavers’ skipper Mitch Canham pulled his pitching ace. Whitney’s night finished with 9 strikeouts, but also 3 hits, 2 walks, 1 wild pitch, and 3 errors.
The sixth inning saw San Diego climb closer, after an Andrew Gaudna base hit delivered Jayden Lobliner from second. Oregon State answered quickly with another two-run homer. This time, Jacob Krieg missile across centerfield scored AJ Singer from first. An inning later, Singer contributed to an additional Beavers run: his single delivered Talt from second, and Oregon State carried a five run advantage, 7-2.
San Diego rallied in the bottom of the eighth. Facing an 0-2 count with one out, cleanup batter Gabe Springer singled off Oregon State junior reliever Noah Scott. The Toreros’ next hitter CJ Moran doubled down the right field line. That sparked a mound visit, but Scott stayed on the mound. San Diego soon made the Beavers pay with a bases-loading walk, and a pair of runs. First, Springer scored on a George Mestas groundout to first, and then pinch hitter Jayton Greer singled through the right side of the infield, assisting Moran’s trip home. Now, the upset bid was on: entering the ninth inning, San Diego trailed 7-5.
Oregon State almost added an insurance run in the top of the ninth – a Tyler Inge sacrifice bunt brought Vasquez all the way to third base – but a Galloway groundout and Haight strikeout stranded Vasquez ninety feet short of paydirt.
To secure the final three outs, the Beavers called upon closer Albert Roblez. The transfer from Long Beach State, one of the orange & black’s best relievers this season, forced Toreros’ hitter Howard into a groundout. Then Roblez struck out the next man Connor Meidroth. Following a walk, Roblez retired Springer with another strikeout, and the Beavers’ escaped Friday night’s series opener with a 7-5 victory.
At the game’s conclusion, Oregon State’s record surged to 12-4; their win streak is now 7 games long. Despite an uncharacteristically sloppy showing by All-American pitcher Dax Whitney, the Beavers’ best pitcher earned his fourth win of the season, and Albert Roblez recorded his sixth save. Oregon State will battle San Diego again tomorrow night at 5 PM PST.
Entering the 2026 college football season, the Oregon Ducks are looking to not only win their first national championship in program history but also their second Big Ten title in the last three seasons.
When the Ducks joined the Big Ten in 2024, they kicked off their inaugural season in the conference in style, finishing the regular season undefeated at 13-0. This regular season was concluded with a thrilling 45-37 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten championship game.
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The Ohio State Buckeyes, however, got revenge for their loss to the Ducks at Autzen Stadium earlier in the regular season, beating Oregon 41-21 in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. Entering the 2026 season, here’s a look at the Ducks’ chances of winning the Big Ten for the second time.
Oregon Ducks Big Ten Title Odds: Who’s The Biggest Threat?
According to the latest betting odds by FanDuel Sportsbook, the Ducks have +270 odds to win the Big Ten championship this season. The one team ahead of them is the Ohio State Buckeyes at +190, who, believe it or not, are in search of their first Big Ten title since 2020. The Buckeyes were upset by the Indiana Hoosiers 13-10 in the Big Ten championship last season.
Among the top teams in the Big Ten next season, Ohio State poses the biggest threat to the Ducks’ chances of not only winning a conference title but also the national championship. The Buckeyes and Ducks will face off in what could be the game of the year in Columbus on Nov. 7.
As exciting as this matchup will be for college football fans, it likely won’t be the only one between the Buckeyes and Ducks. Regardless of which team wins the Nov. 7 showdown in Columbus, the Buckeyes and Ducks could match up again in the Big Ten title game and in the CFP.
Other Teams That Pose a Threat to Oregon
While the Buckeyes are the main threat to the Ducks’ Big Ten title aspirations, other teams will be worth watching. One of those teams is the defending national champions, the Indiana Hoosiers.
Despite the key losses this offseason, which include Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, coach Curt Cignetti’s Hoosiers restocked talent with the addition of TCU Horned Frogs transfer quarterback Josh Hoover and Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Nick Marsh.
The only two losses that the Ducks suffered last season came against the Hoosiers. If the two face off in the Big Ten championship, Indiana looks to continue its dominance over the Ducks. The Hoosiers and Ducks don’t play each other during the regular season.
The USC Trojans, whom the Ducks will face at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Sept. 26, also look to knock off Oregon in what should be one of the top games of the first month of the college football season. Oregon coach Dan Lanning is undefeated 2-0 against USC’s Lincoln Riley and looks to extend the Ducks’ winning streak against the Trojans to five games.
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The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 14, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 14 drawing
02-04-10-48-56, Mega Ball: 22
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 14 drawing
1PM: 6-3-6-3
4PM: 7-0-0-9
7PM: 2-0-6-0
10PM: 2-5-1-5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon State Police are asking for additional witnesses to come forward after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 20E in Deschutes County left two people seriously injured.
Troopers responded at 12:47 p.m. Friday, July 10, to the crash near milepost 41. A preliminary investigation found a westbound 2013 black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck pulling a single-axle utility trailer attempted to pass a black Dodge 4500 towing a trailer. Police said an eastbound Hyundai Elantra tried to avoid a collision with the Chevrolet, lost control in the gravel on the eastbound shoulder, veered into the westbound lane and collided with the trailer pulled by the Dodge 4500.
The driver and passenger of the Hyundai were flown by air medic to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The crash affected traffic for about five hours. The driver of the Chevrolet was cited for careless driving and unsafe passing.
OSP is asking anyone who may have seen the Chevrolet driving westbound on Highway 20 at the moment of, or prior to, the collision to contact the OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Callers should reference case number SP26-255130.
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