EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon battled back from a 3-1 deficit but could not complete the comeback as they fell to No. 2 UCLA, 4-3, on Friday at PK Park.
How It Happened: Scott Heineman gave Oregon (35-23, 14-14 Pac-12) an early 1-0 lead with a solo home run to left field off of UCLA starter James Kaprielian in the second inning. The Bruins (42-12, 22-6 Pac-12) answered quickly in the top of the third, scoring three runs off of Oregon starter Cole Irvin to take a 3-1 lead. Irvin allowed just two hits in the inning but struggled with his command, issuing three walks in the frame.