Oregon State baseball (25-7) hosts Cal Poly (18-13) for a three-game series starting Friday at Goss Stadium, with first pitch set for 5:35 p.m. PT. Dax Whitney, who boasts a 5-0 record and a 1.33 ERA, will pitch against Cal Poly's Griffin Naess (4-2, 4.46). Live broadcasts will be available on the Beaver Sports Network and streaming on platforms including Pac-12 Insider and KOIN+. Following a recent 7-6 loss to Washington State, Oregon State is looking to improve upon its recent performance and secure a strong home series.

By the Numbers
  • Dax Whitney leads the nation with 88 strikeouts this season.
  • Oregon State is 3-0 against Big West teams so far this season.
  • The Beavers have 17 extra-base hits over their last five games.
State of Play
  • Oregon State is coming off a five-game road trip, finishing 4-1.
  • Easton Talt enters the series on a four-game hitting streak.
  • Mitch Canham is one win away from his 250th in his career at Oregon State.
What's Next

If Oregon State continues their strong play, they aim to solidify their position in the standings as they have 19 of their final 24 games at home. Upcoming matchups include significant games against in-state rivals Oregon and Portland.

Bottom Line

As the Beavers return home, it鈥檚 crucial for them to leverage their strong pitching and hitting against Cal Poly to maintain momentum for the rest of the season.