Baseball’s Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short
March 18, 2023 | Baseball
STANFORD, Calif. – Oregon State scored three runs in the ninth and had the tying run at the plate in an 8-5 loss to Stanford Saturday night at Sunken Diamond.
Micah McDowell doubled home a run, Garret Forrester walked with the bases loaded and Ruben Cedillo drove in OSU's fifth run of the game on a groundout to pull the Beavers to within three. Stanford reliever Ryan Bruno, however, managed to get Mikey Kane to ground out to second to end the game.
Forrester and McDowell both had two hits to lead the Beavers (12-7 overall, 1-4 Pac-12 Conference). OSU finished with eight hits and five walks on the night.
Jacob Kmatz started for the Beavers but took his third loss of the year after allowing seven hits and four runs in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out five in his fifth start of the season, and is 1-3 in 2023.
His counterpart, Matt Scott, held the Beavers to five hits and a run in six innings. Scott struck out six and walked one while earning the win. He is 3-0 on the year.
The Cardinal (12-5, 3-2) scored at least one run in the third through sixth innings, culminating in a four-run sixth. Braden Montgomery homered in the fourth, going deep for the second consecutive game.
OSU scored its first run of the game in the seventh. Brady Kasper singled and came around to score on a wild pitch.
Forrester added to the Beavers' tally with a run-scoring double down the right field line in the eighth.
Next Up
Oregon State and Stanford conclude their three-game series Sunday with a noon first pitch at Sunken Diamond. The game will air live on Pac-12 Oregon and Pac-12 Bay Area. Fans who subscribe to the Pac-12 Networks can also find the game at Pac-12.com or on the Pac-12 Now app for smartphones and tablets. A direct link to the game is also available on osubeavers.com.
Home Game Tickets
Single-game tickets for the 2023 season can be purchased by visiting BeaverTickets.com.
Oregon State Notes
- Brady Kasper made his second start of the year in right. He first came on Tuesday against Nevada.
- Garret Forrester recorded his fifth multiple-hit effort of 2023.
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OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
Micah McDowell doubled home a run, Garret Forrester walked with the bases loaded and Ruben Cedillo drove in OSU's fifth run of the game on a groundout to pull the Beavers to within three. Stanford reliever Ryan Bruno, however, managed to get Mikey Kane to ground out to second to end the game.
Forrester and McDowell both had two hits to lead the Beavers (12-7 overall, 1-4 Pac-12 Conference). OSU finished with eight hits and five walks on the night.
Jacob Kmatz started for the Beavers but took his third loss of the year after allowing seven hits and four runs in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out five in his fifth start of the season, and is 1-3 in 2023.
His counterpart, Matt Scott, held the Beavers to five hits and a run in six innings. Scott struck out six and walked one while earning the win. He is 3-0 on the year.
The Cardinal (12-5, 3-2) scored at least one run in the third through sixth innings, culminating in a four-run sixth. Braden Montgomery homered in the fourth, going deep for the second consecutive game.
OSU scored its first run of the game in the seventh. Brady Kasper singled and came around to score on a wild pitch.
Forrester added to the Beavers' tally with a run-scoring double down the right field line in the eighth.
Next Up
Oregon State and Stanford conclude their three-game series Sunday with a noon first pitch at Sunken Diamond. The game will air live on Pac-12 Oregon and Pac-12 Bay Area. Fans who subscribe to the Pac-12 Networks can also find the game at Pac-12.com or on the Pac-12 Now app for smartphones and tablets. A direct link to the game is also available on osubeavers.com.
Home Game Tickets
Single-game tickets for the 2023 season can be purchased by visiting BeaverTickets.com.
Oregon State Notes
- Brady Kasper made his second start of the year in right. He first came on Tuesday against Nevada.
- Garret Forrester recorded his fifth multiple-hit effort of 2023.
Follow Us On Social
For more information on the Oregon State baseball team, follow the club's official Twitter account at Twitter.com/BeaverBaseball, by Facebook at Facebook.com/OregonStateBaseball, or on Instagram at Instagram.com/BeaverBaseball.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Scott, Matt (3-0)
L: Kmatz, Jacob (1-3)

Batting:
2B: McDowell, Micah 1 ; Bazzana, Travis 1 ; Forrester, Garret 1
RBI: McDowell, Micah 1 ; Forrester, Garret 2 ; Cedillo, Ruben 1
Base Running:
RUNS: McDowell, Micah 1 ; Bazzana, Travis 1 ; Kasper, Brady 1 ; Macias, Dallas 1 ; Talt, Easton 1
SB: Cedillo, Ruben 1 ; Kasper, Brady 1
HBP: Guerra, Mason 1

Batting:
2B: Montgomery, Braden 1 ; Rios, Alberto 1
HR: Montgomery, Braden 1
RBI: Park, Eddie 2 ; Troy, Tommy 1 ; Montgomery, Braden 5
SH: Haskins, Trevor 1
SF: Montgomery, Braden 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Troy, Tommy 2 ; Graham, Carter 2 ; Montgomery, Braden 1 ; Rios, Alberto 2 ; Cobb, Owen 1
SB: Troy, Tommy 1
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