The Yale Bulldogs lost 14-2 to the No. 11 ranked Oregon Ducks in their first game of the NCAA Eugene Regionals. Oregon quickly established a commanding 6-0 lead, and while Yale managed to score two runs, the Ducks responded with eight runs in the ninth inning to seal the victory. Yale, seeded fourth in the region, now holds a 30-14-1 record and will face second-seeded Oregon State in an elimination game.

By the Numbers
  • Oregon improved to 41-16 overall with the win.
  • Yale stranded 13 runners on base during the game.
State of Play
  • Yale was making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2017.
  • The Bulldogs are 9-13 all-time in NCAA Tournament games.
What's Next

The Bulldogs will compete against Oregon State in an elimination game on Saturday, May 30, at 1 p.m. The outcome could determine their continuation in the regional tournament.

Bottom Line

Yale faces a critical matchup against Oregon State to remain in the NCAA tournament, necessitating a stronger performance to advance past the elimination round.