Beavers Clinch Series Over UC Irvine

CORVALLIS, Ore. – hit a pinch hit three-run home run and was 3-for-4 with two doubles as No. 13 Oregon State overcame two deficits to defeat UC Irvine, 9-5, Saturday afternoon at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field.

The Beavers clinched the series over the Anteaters (5-5 overall) with Saturday's win, and go for the sweep Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PT.

Dukart's three-run blast came during the Beavers' five-run fifth inning. OSU came into the inning trailing 4-3, but tied the game when drove in his 19 run of the season.

Smith made it 5-4 with his second double of the game, then scored when Dukart hit the second home run of his career.

OSU's pitching staff combined to hold UC Irvine to five runs on seven hits…