Corvallis, OR
In a do-or-die game against Scott Googins and Cincinnati the Bluejays were clutch. Again.
Ben Dotzler, who was a midweek starter that gained his coach’s trust throughout the year, was absolutely lights out in the most pressure-packed ballgame he’s likely ever encountered. The 6’1 junior from Ida Grove was magnificent in his seven innings of work, absolutely pounding the strike zone while trusting his defense to do work behind him.
He ran into a little bit of trouble in the third inning after Cole Murphy popped a single into center. Two batters later, Jordan Hovey got a hot shot down the third base line and wasn’t able to get an accurate throw on the run, throwing just wide of the bag, and giving the Bearcats runners on second and third with just one out.