The story of game two between the Hawkeyes and Beavers really came down to a single inning. Oregon State plated four runs in the third inning, taking advantage of a couple free bases and that held up in their 5-1 win over Iowa.
“When you have two good pitchers on the mound, two good teams playing each other, a lot of times, it’s going to go like this,” said Coach Rick Heller . “They’re going to get a couple of opportunities and you’re going to have a few opportunities…You give them a free base, or you make a mistake, they’re going to hammer it. That’s been the story.”
With the loss, the Hawkeyes fall to 32-17 on the season, while they have now lost five of their last six games.
Players of the Game
- 2B Caleb Wulf : Wulf led the way with two hits, including the Hawkeyes lone RBI hit of the game. He also turned a 4U-3 double play in his first start at second base.
- RHP Daniel Wright : Wright tossed 3.0 scoreless innings out of the bullpen, including two strikeouts to one walk.
Aaron Savary battles control issues, Beavers tally four runs in the third inning
The game really came down to just one out of sorts inning for Aaron Savary . Over his last three starts, Savary had allowed just four runs in 20.0 innings. Aaron dealt with some control issues and the Beavers took advantage with a crooked number in the third inning…