Offense Goes Quiet in Saturday Setback

Saturday, March 14

Eugene, Ore.

5:05 p.m.

Indiana University

7-11, 1-4

Oregon

16-3, 4-1

Indiana

Oregon

3/14/2026 8:00:00 PM | Baseball

Box Score Box Score (PDF)

EUGENE, Ore. – Besides a solo home run from sophomore outfielder Cole Decker, there was no offense to be found on Saturday (March 14) afternoon for the Indiana Baseball team (7-11, 1-4 B1G). The Hoosiers had a hard time getting to Oregon starter Collin Clarke in a 5-1 loss at PK Park. The Ducks did their damage in innings two through four to take the middle game of the weekend and clinch the series.

Graduate student southpaw Tony Neubeck (L, 1-2) gave up a trio of home runs but managed to get through four innings. He recorded five strikeouts and walked just one batter. Freshman right-handed pitcher Ivan Mastalski did a good job in relief, scattering one hit in two scoreless frames. Freshman right-handed pitcher Kellen English and redshirt senior righty Pete Haas recorded the final six outs of the game.

IU's top seven hitters couldn't find a hit against a talented Oregon pitching staff. Sophomore outfielder Hogan Denny and freshman second baseman Landen Fry each had hard-hit balls robbed by outstanding defensive plays from the Ducks' outfielders. IU threatened a bit in the sixth inning with two runners on and no outs but couldn't get anyone around to score.

The Hoosiers will look to salvage the series on Sunday (March 15) afternoon as sophomore southpaw Brayton Thomas heads to the mound. The contest will be broadcasted nationally on Big Ten Network at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. Zach Mackey (PxP) and Scott Pose (Color) will have the call.

Scoring Recap
Bottom Second
Drew Smith hit a solo home run to dead center to open the scoring.
Oregon 1, Indiana 0

Top Third
The Hoosiers answered back with a solo home run from Cole Decker.
Indiana 1, Oregon 1

Bottom Third
Ryan Cooney put Oregon back in front with a solo home run.
Oregon 2, Indiana 1

Bottom Fourth
Angel Laya smashed a two-run home run to right field to extend the lead. Oregon added all the insurance it would need when Cooney beat out an infield single to score its fifth run.
Oregon 5, Indiana 1

Top Hoosier Performers
#19 Decker, Cole
1-2, HR, RBI

#18 Mastalski, Ivan
2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 K

#51 Haas, Pete
1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Inside the Box Score
• The Hoosiers had two hits – both from the eight and nine hole hitters.
• IU's pitching staff racked up eight strikeouts.
• IU committed zero errors for the second-straight night.

Notes to Know
• Graduate student southpaw Tony Neubeck racked up five strikeouts and had zero walks in the contest at Oregon. Over his last three starts, he's tallied 19 strikeouts and allowed just one walk. He's put up at least five strikeouts in three-straight games for the first time since 2023.

• Freshman right-handed pitcher Ivan Mastalski continues to pitch at a high level in relief. He tossed two scoreless innings with a pair of strikeouts and just one walk. He's gone two innings in four-straight outings, allowing just one run in those eight innings of work. On the season, he's got a 2.53 ERA in 10.2 innings of action.

• Sophomore outfielder Cole Decker smashed his first career home run – a solo shot in the second inning. He became the 53rd different player to hit a home run for IU during the head coach Jeff Mercer era (since 2019). Seven different IU athletes have gone deep for the Hoosiers this year.

Up Next
IU will try and salvage the weekend series on Sunday (March 14) afternoon. The Big Ten Network will carry the national broadcast at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. It can also be heard on the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio.