Oregon Tech faced a tough Friday, losing both games of a doubleheader against Bushnell, with final scores of 9-5 and 13-11. JoJo Roman had a standout performance, going 5-for-5 and reaching base in all 10 at-bats, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. In the first game, the Owls stranded 15 runners in scoring position, struggling against the Bushnell bullpen. The second game saw OIT take an early 5-0 lead, but they couldn't hold off a strong comeback from the Beacons, featuring a grand slam from Danny Womack.

By the Numbers
  • Oregon Tech stranded 15 runners in scoring position during Game 1.
  • JoJo Roman reached base in all 10 plate appearances across both games.
State of Play
  • OIT's record now stands at 12-16 overall and 5-11 in conference play.
  • Bushnell's record improved to 14-14 overall, with a conference record of 6-9.
What's Next

The series will conclude with a doubleheader on Saturday at 11 a.m., where Oregon Tech aims to recover and secure at least one win against Bushnell.

Bottom Line

The Owls need to tighten their performance in clutch situations, especially in managing runners and handling late-game pressure, to improve their chances in the concluding games of the series.