In a captivating matchup on Saturday, Oregon State emerged victorious over Cal State Fullerton with a final score of 17-10. This win advanced the Beavers' season record to 25-7. Despite an explosive offensive display that included scoring 12 runs in a single inning, the Beavers had to rely heavily on their defense to fend off a resilient Titans offense in the later stages of the game. With 15 hits and superior fielding compared to their opponents, Oregon State demonstrated both power and precision.

The Beaver pitching lineup also played a crucial role in securing the victory. Starting pitcher Dax Whitney delivered four solid innings, striking out three batters while allowing only two walks. Relief pitcher Zach Edwards stepped up in the clutch, throwing two shutout innings without yielding any hits, earning his first win of the season.

After two quiet innings, the Oregon State offense erupted in the third inning. Easton Talt ignited the rally with a two-run homer, quickly followed by AJ Singer's base-clearing single. A fielding error by the Titans allowed another run to cross the plate, and Levi Jones added to the tally with a double. Consecutive walks loaded the bases, leading to more runs scored through a wild pitch and subsequent hits from Talt and Aiva Arquette. The inning concluded with Dallas Macias batting in Arquette, bringing the score to an impressive 12-0.

Cal State Fullerton retaliated in the fifth inning with Andrew Kirchner's RBI single. The Titans continued to chip away at the deficit in the sixth, thanks to contributions from Contreras and Johnstone, as well as another three-run home run by Kirchner. In the seventh, the Beavers extended their lead with strategic plays and additional runs, but the Titans responded with another three-run homer from Contreras, keeping the game competitive.

Towards the end of the game, Oregon State capitalized on opportunities with Talt achieving a new career high in RBIs and Carson McEntire delivering his first-ever home run for the team. Wyatt Queen secured the victory by closing out the ninth inning.

With this series-clinching win, the Beavers have set the stage for a potential sweep on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT, which will be streamed live on ESPN+. Fans eagerly anticipate another thrilling performance from Oregon State as they aim to maintain their momentum.