Oregon Ducks Defeat Minnesota Golden Gophers 13-0 in Dominating Shutout
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Oregon Ducks showcased their strength in a dominating performance against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, securing a decisive 13-0 shutout victory on Friday. With this win, the Ducks improved their record to 36-4 overall and 10-1 in the Big Ten Conference, while Minnesota fell to 14-24 and 3-11 in conference play.
Junior pitcher Lyndsey Grein and senior Staci Chambers combined to blank the Gophers, preventing them from advancing any runner beyond second base throughout the game. The Minnesota offense struggled against the Ducks, managing only a single hit, with freshman Jae Cosgriff standing out as the lone offensive bright spot, going 1-for-2.
The Gophers’ starting pitcher, freshman Natalie Susa (1-5), took the loss as the Oregon lineup capitalized on their opportunities. Oregon’s offense was spearheaded by senior Dezianna Patmon, who delivered an impressive performance, going 2-for-2 with a home run and two runs batted in. The Ducks finished with 13 runs and recorded a total of 32 plate appearances, dominating the game on both sides of the ball.
Notably, Minnesota’s pitching staff did strike out four Oregon batters but faced significant pressure throughout the match. They allowed seven ground balls and four fly balls, showcasing Oregon’s offensive dominance.
The Golden Gophers will look to rebound as they prepare for the second game of the Big Ten weekend series against Oregon, set to take place at 1 PM on Saturday. Fans can stay updated on Gopher Softball by visiting GopherSports.com and following their social media channels.
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