Oregon State Baseball Tops Ohio State 12-10 In Back-And-Forth Game In Texas
Oregon State Baseball Tops Ohio State 12-10 In Back-And-Forth Game In Texas
Oregon State kicked off the final day of the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3 with a back-and-fourth 12-10 win over Ohio State.

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Some games are won with powerful hitting. Some are won with dominant pitching or defense.
Occasionally, a game is just hours of utter chaos, and that certainly was the case when Ohio State and Oregon State kicked off the final day of action at the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3 in Arlington, Texas.
In the end, No. 9 Oregon State used a five-run eighth-inning rally to regain the lead and outlast the Buckeyes in the four-hour battle.
The Beavers led by five runs after four innings and then had to play catch up in order to leave Globe Life Field with a winning record for the weekend.
Oregon State was 2-1 at the event and improves to 7-3 on the season, while Ohio State went 0-3 in Texas and now is 1-8 for the year.
The Amegy Bank College Baseball Series again is being held at GLF, home of the world champion Texas Rangers, as part of three exciting weekends of college baseball in Texas.
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The schedule includes the Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. 14-16), Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota Weekend 2 (Feb. 21-23) and Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota Weekend 3 (Feb. 28-March 2).
There also are a handful of midweek games on Feb. 18, Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 5.
The clash between Oregon State and Ohio State was the first of two games Sunday, with Auburn and Baylor set to close out the third weekend of play.
The Beavers were seeking redemption after being upset by Auburn on Saturday night in an 8-7 nailbiter, and they wasted no time getting on the board against struggling Ohio State, putting up four runs in the opening inning.
Oregon State added a run in the second inning and two more in the third to build a 7-2 lead over the Buckeyes, but it turned out not to be enough.
To cap a five-run sixth inning that gave Ohio State the lead for the first time, junior Matthew Graveline hit a first-pitch fastball the other way for a bases-clearing, three-RBI double off the wall with two outs.
Ohio State added an insurance run in the seventh inning, but the momentum swung back in Oregon State’s favor when the Beavers mounted their game-winning rally in the bottom of the eighth inning.
The game was the 10th all-time meeting between the two programs, with Oregon State now leading the all-time series 8-2.
On the way to the win Sunday, Oregon State scored its 12 runs on 13 hits, while leaving six runners on base.
The Beavers committed three errors to help Ohio State stay in the contest. The Buckeyes scored their 10 runs on 11 hits but also stranded 11 runners on base.
Junior Aiva Arquette was the offense spark for Oregon State, going 4 for 5 with an RBI and two runs scored. He was one of four Beavers with multiple hits.
Oregon State sent five pitchers to the mound against Ohio State, with redshirt senior right-hander Joey Mundt (1-0) getting the victory and sophomore righty Matthew Morrell getting the save. The combined to pitch the final 2 1/3 innings of the game.
Ohio State used seven pitchers in the contest, with starter, sophomore right-hander Jake Michalak, lasting just 2/3 of an inning. The loss went to graduate left-hander Like Carrell, the sixth pitcher of the day. He tossed 1 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on four hits.
Offensively, it was Graveline who had the best day for the Buckeyes, going 3 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs. He was one of two Buckeyes with more than one hit.
Earlier in the weekend, Ohio State lost to Auburn in a seven-inning run-rule contest Friday (13-0) and fell to Baylor on Saturday (8-6).
Oregon State entered the final game of the weekend at 6-3 overall, following a win and a loss to start things off in Arlington. The Beavers topped Baylor 4-3 on Friday but were defeated by Auburn on Saturday.
The Beavers now will head back to Corvallis, Oregon, for a three-game series against San Diego, beginning March 7.
Ohio State will return home to welcome St. John’s for an afternoon game March 4.
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Final Stats From Oregon State Win Over Ohio State Baseball
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | L | |
Ohio State | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
Oregon State | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | X | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 |
Oregon State Shuts The Door, Beavers Defeat Ohio State 12-10
This one is done! Oregon State wins 12-10.
Ohio State Up For Final Opportunity To Get Back In Front Vs. Oregon State
Ohio State is down to its last three outs against Oregon State.
The see-saw game is approaching four hours.
The Buckeyes get a baserunner on a HBP with one out.
Bussey advances to second on a groundout and scores on a two-out throwing error.
Oregon State 12, Ohio State 10
The Buckeyes have a runner on first with two outs.
Oregon State Regains Lead Over Ohio State Baseball In Arlington, Texas, Beavers Up 12-9
A sac fly allows Caraway to advance to third base, giving the Beavers runners on first and third with one out.
Arquette steals second unchallenged to get into scoring position.
Turley blasts a three-run home run to right center to give Oregon State the lead once again. Caraway scores. Arquette scores.
Oregon State leads 12-9.
The rally necessitates another pitching change for Ohio State. Carrell is out. Junior right-hander Douglas Bauer comes on to pitch.
Oregon State Comes Back To Life In Eighth Inning Against Ohio State Baseball, Game Tied 9-9
Oregon State starts the bottom of the eighth inning with a double from senior catcher Wilson Weber. He advances to third base on a passed ball.
Singer walks to give the Beavers runners on first and third with no outs.
Caraway singles to left field to score Weber.
Ohio State 9, Oregon State 8
The Beavers have runners on first and second with no outs.
Arquette singles to center field to score Singer.
We're tied at 9-9!
Things Quieting Down In Ohio State Vs. Oregon State Game In Texas
Oregon State has gone four straight innings without a run, while the Beavers just held Ohio State without a run for the first time since the fourth inning.
Oregon State is coming up in the bottom of the eighth training the Buckeyes 9-7.
Ohio State Goes Back To Bullpen For Seventh Inning Against Oregon State Baseball
Ohio State Baseball Introduces sixth pitcher of the day, as graduate southpaw Luke Carrell takes the mound to face Oregon State in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Oregon State Giving Away Free Runs At Globe Life Field, Ohio State Leads 9-7
Mundt walks Ellis to bring in another run for Ohio State. This is the second straight inning Ellis has had an RBI walk.
Ohio State 9, Oregon State 7
The inning ends with a bases-loaded strikeout.
Ohio State Baseball Loads Bases For Second Consecutive Inning Vs. Oregon State
A leadoff double from Stephens gives Ohio State life again in the top of the seventh inning. He advances to third base on a groundout.
Edwards walks Bussey and hits Lipsey to load the bases for the second consecutive inning.
The Oregon State coaching staff has seen enough, and Edwards is replaced by redshirt senior right-hander Joey Mundt.
Ohio State 8, Oregon State 7 - two outs and bases loaded.
New Ohio State Pitcher Enters The Game To Face Oregon State Baseball
Ohio State sends freshman right-hander Hayden Blosser to the mound to protect the new lead. He's the fifth pitcher of the day for Ohio State.
Ohio State 8, Oregon State 7
Ohio State Secures Lead For First Time Against Oregon State, Buckeyes Up 8-7
Junior Matthew Graveline hits a first-pitch fastball the other way for a bases-clearing double off the wall.
Ohio State scores five runs in the inning and now leads 8-7 halfway through the sixth inning.
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Momentum Continues For Ohio State Baseball In Sixth Inning Against Oregon State, Game Now 7-5
The Buckeyes open the sixth inning with an infield hit and a single to left field.
After the first out, a bunt single from junior Reggie Bussey loads the bases.
Ellis continues to be a thorn for Oakes. This time, Ellis walks, allowing junior Marc Stephens to score.
Oregon State 7, Ohio State 4
The bases remain loaded with two outs.
Senior Tyler Pettorini is hit by a pitch to bring in another run for Ohio State.
Oregon State 7, Ohio State 5
The bases remain loaded with two outs, and Oakes leaves the game. Freshman right-hander Zach Edwards comes on to pitch for the Beavers.
Ohio State Chipping Away At Oregon State Lead, Score Now 7-3
Oregon State brings in a new pitcher, junior right-hander Kellan Oakes. He replaces Kleinschmit, who pitched the four opening innings.
Sophomore Lee Ellis hits the first pitch of the inning over the wall in left field. It's his fourth home run of the season.
Oregon State 7, Ohio State 3
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Buckeyes Avoid Further Damage Against Oregon State, Beavers Ahead 7-2
Oregon State strands two runners and is unable to score in bottom of fourth inning.
After four, the Beavers lead 7-2.
Ohio State Baseball Moves On To Fourth Pitcher Against Oregon State
Redshirt freshman right-hander Nik Copenhaver comes in to pitch for Ohio State. He replaces Butler, who went two full innings.
Oregon State is ahead 7-2.
Ohio State Makes Noise In Top Of Fourth Inning Against Oregon State Baseball
A walk and a single give Ohio State runners on first and third with no outs.
Oregon State is able to get out of the inning with a 4-3 double play.
After three and a half innings, Oregon State leads 7-2.
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Oregon State Baseball Adds Two Runs To Extend Lead Over Ohio State
After an inning-opening walk for junior Easton Talt, Reeder delivers again, smacking a double down the right field line to score Talt from first base.
Oregon State leads 6-2.
Reeder advances to third on a groundout and scores on another.
Oregon State leads 7-2.
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Wild Pitch Allows Oregon State To Extend Lead Over Ohio State
A wild pitch from Butler allows Caraway to score for Oregon State.
Beavers lead 5-2.
Oregon State Threatening In Second Inning Against Ohio State Baseball
Sophomore infielder Trent Caraway welcomes the new Ohio State pitcher by opening the inning with a ground-rule double. He advances to third on a single from junior Aiva Arquette.
The Beavers have runners on first and third with no outs.
Ohio State Baseball Makes Pitching Change For Bottom Of Second Inning
Senior right-hander Ryan Butler takes the mound for Ohio State. He's the third pitcher of the game for the Buckeyes.
Oregon State is coming up for the bottom of the second inning leading 4-2.
Ohio State Momentum Continues In Arlington
After a one-out walk to senior Nick Giamarusti, he steals second base.
A botched strikeout sees the ball thrown into right field, allowing Giamarusti to score from second base and putting senior Zach Freeman on third base with one out.
Freeman is thrown out at home on a fielder's choice on an Ohio State safety squeeze bunt.
Now, there's a runner on first with two outs.
Oregon State 4, Ohio State 2
Ohio State Scores First Run Against Oregon State Baseball
Sophomore catcher Mason Eckelman fouls off five consecutive pitches then blasts a home run to right field to get Ohio State on the board.
Oregon State 4, Ohio State 1
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Buckeyes Make Pitching Change Against Oregon State Baseball
The Ohio State Buckeyes catch a runner trying to steal second base to record the second out of the opening inning.
Michalak walks another batter, his third of the inning, and gets taken out.
Freshman right-hander Zev Salsberg comes on to pitch for Ohio State.
Oregon State leads 4-0, and the Beavers have runners on first and third with two outs.
Salsberg ends the inning.
OSU Beavers Add To Lead Over Ohio State Baseball
A single from junior Canon Reeder, following a walk and a pair of stolen bases, scores Turley to make it 4-0.
The Beavers have runners on first and third with one out.
Ohio State starter, sophomore right-hander Jake Michalak still is on the mound.
Oregon State 4, Ohio State 0
Oregon State Baseball First On Board On Sunday In Texas
A walk, a single, a double and a single to left field by junior Gavin Turley help Oregon State jump out to a 3-0 lead over Ohio State at Globe Life Field.
The Buckeyes still haven't recorded an out, so the bullpen is warming up.
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Ohio State And Oregon State Baseball Underway In Texas
Ohio State is up first in this one and will face Oregon State's sophomore left-hander Ethan Kleinschmit.
Senior Trey Lipsey opens the game with an infield single and advances to second base on a throwing error. He moves to third with a sacrifice bunt.
Kleinschmit ends the inning with a pair of strikeouts.
There is no score after the top of the first inning.
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Oregon State Baseball Is Ready For Ohio State
Here's the Oregon State lineup set to face Ohio State in Arlington, Texas:
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Ohio State Vs. Oregon State History
Ohio State and Oregon State have faced each other nine time in the past, with Oregon State leading the series 7-2.
They played for the first time in 1990, an 11-10 win by the Beavers, but they didn’t play again until a two-game series they split in 2000.
The most recent encounter was a two-game set during the Big Ten/Pac-12 Spring Training College Baseball Challenge in February 2018. Oregon State won both games and will enter their 2025 showdown with a three-game winning streak against the Buckeyes.
Heading into their meeting Sunday, Ohio State is looking for its first win of the weekend, while Oregon State is 1-1.
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Here's What's What Between Oregon State And Ohio State Before Their Clash In Texas
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Where Is The 2025 College Baseball Showdown?
The Shriners Children’s College Showdown and two-weekend Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota are taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and feature some of the top teams in the nation.
The 2025 season marks the fifth consecutive year of college baseball at Globe Life Field – home of the world champion Texas Rangers – and the second straight year the action spans three weekends.
When Is The College Baseball Showdown?
The first weekend of the festivities, the Shriners Children’s College Showdown, began Friday, Feb. 14 and ran through Feb. 16.
The following two weeks of action, the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, were set for Feb. 21-23 and Feb. 28-March 2.
To keep the momentum going between the weekends, the series also includes four midweek games at Globe Life Field. Those contests are taking place Feb. 18, Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 5.
All three weekends of games are being streamed live on FloCollege and FloBaseball. View the teams and schedule below.
About Ohio State Baseball
Heading into its road trip to Texas, the Ohio State baseball team was 1-5 on the season and enjoying a five-day break after back-to-back losses at the Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville, Florida.
By the time the Buckeyes and Oregon State get underway Sunday for their final day at Globe Life Field, they’ll each have played two games in the Lone Star State. Ohio State’s first two were Auburn and Baylor.
The Buckeyes are looking to improve on their 29-26 performance last season, which included a 12-12 effort in Big Ten play. That was good enough to finish in the middle of the conference standings and earn a spot in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament.
OSU advanced to the second round of the event but lost to Indiana and Nebraska to see the season come to an end.
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About Oregon State Baseball
Oregon State opened the 2025 season with five consecutive wins, scoring more than 15 runs in two of those victories, but that streak was followed by back-to-back losses to close out the Round Rock Classic in Round Rock, Texas.
After the skid, the Beavers (5-2) dropped two spots in the D1Baseball Top 25 this week from No. 7 to No. 9. That said, even with the recent misfortune, they’re still the highest-ranked team competing this weekend in Arlington.
They arrived in Texas looking to turn things around with in games against Baylor, Auburn and Ohio State.
Last year, Oregon State had a great season, finishing 45-16, which included a 19-10 mark in the Pac-12. The Beavers finished second behind departing Arizona in the conference standings.
Oregon State made a memorable run through the 2024 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, eventually seeing the season come to an end at the hands of Kentucky at the NCAA Lexington Super Regional.
Along the way, Oregon State participated in the early-season Kubota College Baseball Series, posting a 2-1 record at Globe Life Field.
Oregon State Made The D1Baseball Top Plays!
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Ohio State Schedule At 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3
All Times Eastern
Friday, Feb. 28
4 p.m. – Ohio State vs. Auburn
Saturday, March 1
3 p.m. – Ohio State vs. Baylor
Sunday, March 2
Noon – Ohio State vs. Oregon State
Oregon State Schedule At 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3
All Times Eastern
Friday, Feb. 28
8 p.m. – Oregon State vs. Baylor
Saturday, March 1
7 p.m. – Oregon State vs. Auburn
Sunday, March 2
Noon – Oregon State vs. Ohio State
What Teams Are Playing In the 2025 College Baseball Showdown?
Here’s a list of every team playing at Globe Life Field:
Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown
- Arizona
- Clemson
- Louisville
- Oklahoma State
- Ole Miss
- Texas
Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2
- Arkansas
- Kanas State
- TCU
- Michigan
Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3
- Auburn University
- Baylor University
- Ohio State University
- Oregon State University
Midweek Games
- *Texas State vs. Oklahoma State (Feb. 18)
- *Oklahoma vs. UT Arlington (Feb. 19)
- LSU vs. Dallas Baptist (Feb. 26)
- *Wichita State vs. Abilene Christian (March 5)
*Will not be broadcast live by FloSports.
Complete 2025 College Baseball Showdown Schedule
All Times Eastern
Friday, Feb. 14
Saturday, Feb. 15
Sunday, Feb. 16
- 11:30 a.m. - Louisville vs. Arizona
- 3:30 p.m. - Ole Miss vs. Clemson
- 7:30 p.m. - Oklahoma State vs. Texas
Friday, Feb. 21
Saturday, Feb. 22
Sunday, Feb. 23
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Friday, Feb. 28
Saturday, March 1
Sunday, March 2
How To Watch The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3
The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3 is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 28-March 2. It is streaming live on FloCollege and the FloSports app.
Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event will be available on both platforms.
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D1Baseball Top 25
As of Feb. 24
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- LSU
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- North Carolina
- Georgia
- Florida State
- Florida
- Oregon State
- Virginia
- Oregon
- Wake Forest
- Clemson
- Vanderbilt
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Duke
- Mississippi State
- Dallas Baptist
- UC Santa Barbara
- Troy
- Southern Miss
- Cincinnati
- Ole Miss
- TCU
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