Beavers Open Series With 3-2 Win

Friday, March 2

Corvallis, OR

4:05 PM

Oregon State

9-0

Hartford

1-4

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Hartford	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	7	1
Oregon State	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	X	3	5	0

Photo by: Dave Nishitani/Oregon State Athletics

March 02, 2018 | Baseball

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Adley Rutschman drove in the game-winning runs in the seventh

By: Athletic Communications

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Adley Rutschman's two-run double in the seventh inning helped push the Oregon State baseball team to a 3-2 win over Hartford Friday at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field.

The Beavers, ranked as high as No. 1 nationally by Collegiate Baseball, came-from-behind to open the four-game series. Rutschman laced a 1-2 pitch from reliever Drew Farkas off the fence in left, enabling Jack Anderson and Steven Kwan to score.

That backed up a sharp start by starter Luke Heimlich, who scattered six hits and two runs in 7 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked three to earn the win, improving to 3-0. He was relieved by Christian Chamberlain and Dylan Pearce, with the latter picking up his first career save after 1 1/3 scoreless innings.

Rutschman paced the Oregon State (9-0 overall) attack with a 2-for-4 day.

Tyler Malone drove in the game's first run with a single in the fourth. The Hawks (1-4) scored two in the sixth, first off a fielder's choice, then via a double from Zachary Ardito.

Seth Pinkerton took the loss for Hartford, dropping to 0-1 after allowing two runs and four walks in 1 2/3 innings. Starter Jake Regula allowed four hits and a run in 4 2/3 innings, and did not figure in the decision.

Next Up
Oregon State and Hartford continue the four-game series Saturday at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. The doubleheader gets underway at 1:05 p.m. PT – game two begins approximately 30-45 minutes after the first game's completion.

Get Your Tickets
Tickets for the 2018 season can be purchased by visiting BeaverTickets.com/Baseball. Both season and single-game tickets are currently available. Fans can also purchase by calling 1-800-GOBEAVS, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Radio Saturday
Catch Saturday's doubleheader on KTHH 990-AM in the Corvallis/Albany region and 103.7 FM in Portland. For those listening on TuneIn, search for the "Joe Radio" channel.

Hello To 9-0
Oregon State improved to 9-0 for the seventh time in school history, and the first time since 2013.

15 Straight
The Beavers have now won 15 consecutive home openers dating back to the 2004 season.

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