No. 6 Oregon State plays Cal Poly in series opener

The Oregon State Beavers, ranked sixth, are set to play the Cal Poly Mustangs in a three-game baseball series. The opening game is scheduled for Friday night at Baggett Stadium in San Luis Obispo, California. The first pitch will be at 6 p.m. PT. This game marks Oregon State’s first true road game of the season. They have played their previous ten games at neutral sites and hosted a nine-game homestand. The Beavers are on a hot streak, having won their last ten games. However, they will face tough competition from Cal Poly, who have won eight straight games and twelve of their last thirteen. Cal Poly is performing well this season, boasting a strong home record of 6-1. Last weekend, the Mustangs convincingly swept Long Beach State, outscoring them 21-1. This is Cal Poly’s best start in Big West Conference play in nearly three decades. For those wanting to watch the game, it will not be on TV but will be streamed live on ESPN+. Fans can access the stream via the ESPN app with a subscription. The game will also be broadcast on the Beaver Sports Network, starting 30 minutes before the game. In terms of matchups, Oregon State's probable starting pitcher is Nelson Keljo, with a 2-0 record and a 1.57 ERA. He will face Griffin Naess from Cal Poly, who has a 2-1 record and a 3.08 ERA. Oregon State’s starting lineup includes players like Easton Talt in right field and Aiva Arquette at shortstop. The Beavers look to maintain their winning momentum against a strong Cal Poly team.