{"id":326967,"date":"2026-06-07T22:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/326967\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T22:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:41:08","slug":"austin-super-regional-game-2-preview-oregon-turns-to-starter-will-sanford-to-avoid-elimination-at-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/326967\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin Super Regional Game 2 preview: Oregon turns to starter Will Sanford to avoid elimination at Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

AUSTIN – Oregon Ducks<\/a> coach Mark Wasikowski expressed disappointment with his team\u2019s performance following Game 1 of the Austin Super Regional on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

The Ducks lost 11-3<\/a>, failing to play the brand of baseball that helped them place second at the Big Ten tournament and sweep the Eugene Regional.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m disappointed in the fact that that\u2019s what we brought to the Austin Super Regional in the first game,\u201d Wasikowski said. \u201cI think we\u2019re a whole lot better than what we showed tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wasikowski said he felt his team shot itself in the foot by stranding 17 runners on base and not receiving the pitching expected from starter Cal Scolari, who walked six batters and allowed five runs in 3 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n

That collective performance was somewhat fluky, raising the team\u2019s hopes that it will play better in Sunday\u2019s Game 2 at 6 p.m. to extend the series.<\/p>\n

The Ducks will start Will Sanford (9-2, 3.46 ERA), known for his inspirational competitive intensity.<\/p>\n

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The Ducks will also have relievers Tanner Bradley (5-1, 1.76 ERA), Devin Bell (12 saves, 3.75 ERA) and Toby Twist (4-0, 3.83 ERA) at full strength after they did not pitch on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Texas will start Ruger Riojas (5-2, 3.86 ERA) after using its No. 2 starter, Luke Harrison (6-3, 4.36 ERA), in relief on Saturday when the Ducks loaded the bases in the sixth inning down 7-2.<\/p>\n

Texas coach Jim Schlossnagle\u2019s move to use Harrison didn\u2019t surprise Wasikowski.<\/p>\n

\u201cJim is going to do whatever he has to do to win a game,\u201d Wasikowski said. \u201cHe\u2019s going to pitch anybody he possibly can if he feels it\u2019s going to win a game to get him to the College World Series.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Texas can punch its ticket to Omaha with a win. Oregon needs to win two consecutive games to reach the CWS for the first time since 1954.<\/p>\n

. . .<\/p>\n

Oregon Ducks (42-17) at Texas Longhorns (44-13)<\/p>\n

When: 6 p.m., Sunday.<\/p>\n

Where: UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin.<\/p>\n

Capacity: Saw a record crowd of 8,550 for Game 1.<\/p>\n

TV channel: ESPN<\/p>\n

Live stream: ESPN Unlimited<\/p>\n

Radio: 105.1 FM The Fan; 1080 AM The Fan (KFXX); Oregon Sports Network<\/p>\n

What are the best deals to watch the Oregon Ducks vs. Texas Longhorns Super Regionals game tonight?<\/p>\n

You can\u00a0sign up for ESPN Unlimited<\/a>\u00a0for $129.99 annually. You will get all of the ESPN networks and channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SEC Network+, ACC Network Now, and ESPN3.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another great option might be to\u00a0get a Sling Blue with Orange<\/a>subscription,\u00a0or check out the plethora of other subscription offers Sling has, including Day Passes.<\/p>\n

If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on\u00a0Watch ESPN<\/a>\u00a0with your cable or satellite provider login information.<\/p>\n

Starting pitchers:<\/p>\n

Oregon RHP Will Sanford (9-2, 3.46 ERA) vs. Texas RHP Ruger Riojas (5-2, 3.86 ERA).<\/p>\n

Oregon\u2019s projected lineup<\/p>\n

1. Ryan Cooney, 2B (.329)<\/p>\n

2. Angel Laya, RF (.298)<\/p>\n

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3. Drew Smith<\/a>, 3B (.333)<\/p>\n

4. Brayden Jaksa, 1B (.318)<\/p>\n

5. Burke-Lee Mabeus, C (.292)<\/p>\n

6. Naulivou Lauaki, DH (.323)<\/p>\n

7. Maddox Molony, SS (.231)<\/p>\n

8. Jax Gimenez, LF (.288)<\/p>\n

9. Jack Brooks, CF (.236)<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 projected lineup<\/p>\n

1. Aiden Robbins, CF .344<\/p>\n

2. Carson Tinney, C .325<\/p>\n

3. Anthony Pack Jr., LF .361<\/p>\n

4. Temo Becerra, 2B .321<\/p>\n

5.Adrian Rodriguez, SS .304<\/p>\n

6. Ethan Mendoza, DH .270<\/p>\n

7. Ashton Larson, 1B .281<\/p>\n

8. Casey Borba, 3B .274<\/p>\n

9. Dariyan Pendergrass, CF .250<\/p>\n

Super Regional schedule<\/p>\n

Game 1: Texas 11, Oregon 3<\/p>\n

Game 2: 6 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n

Game 3: Monday (if necessary), time TBD.<\/p>\n

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