Hard-luck Oregon State softball falls to No. 4 UCLA 4-3, the Beavers sixth consecutive one-run loss

Oregon State softball is within the midst of the hardest stretch in program historical past after the No. 20 Beavers fell to No. 4 UCLA 4-3 Sunday at Kelly Subject.

The Beavers (31-15, 7-11 Pac-12) misplaced their sixth consecutive recreation. OSU has had longer dropping streaks in its previous, however by no means a tougher run. The Beavers have misplaced six consecutive one-run video games, all to groups ranked among the many nationwide prime 15.

Oregon State’s longest earlier stretch of one-run losses was 4, through the 1990 season.

OSU misplaced a three-game collection to UCLA by scores of 6-5, 3-2 and 4-3 this weekend. Final week at No. 11 Washington, the Beavers dropped video games by scores of 4-3, 1-2 and 3-2.

The losses to UCLA have been significantly painful. On Friday, OSU led 4-1 after six innings, solely to surrender 5 runs within the seventh and lose 6-5.

Sunday was extra frustration. The Beavers trailed 4-1 within the backside of the seventh, however put their first three runners on base. Oregon State trailed 4-3 with one out and a runner at first, however UCLA pitcher Megan Faraimo (16-1) fanned the ultimate two Beavers to finish the sport.

Oregon State outhit UCLA 6-5, as Savanah Whatley and Des Rivera had two hits every.

The Beavers return to motion Friday with a three-game collection at Oregon. The Geese have dropped 11 of their final 12 Pac-12 video games, together with a three-game dwelling sweep by Washington this previous weekend.

–Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel