Oregon State Beavers Host Rutgers in Anticipated Baseball Matchup

Corvallis, Ore. — The No. 8 Oregon State Beavers (15-3) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-11) in an exciting college baseball matchup on Tuesday night at Goss Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin at 5:35 p.m. PT and serves as the conclusion of OSU’s nine-game homestand.

Oregon State enters this game riding a nine-game winning streak, having swept a three-game series against Grand Canyon and notched two wins over Santa Clara last weekend. This game marks the Beavers’ chance to extend their 14-game home winning streak, a run that dates back to last season.

The contest will be broadcast live on Portland’s CW, with Rich Burk and Bill Rowe calling the action. Fans can also catch the live stream on KOIN.com, KOIN+, and via Pac-12 Insider, a free ad-supported streaming channel accessible through platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Samsung TV Plus.

On the radio, listeners can tune in to the Beaver Sports Network, with pregame coverage starting 30 minutes before first pitch. Local affiliates include KEJO, KKNX, and KCFM among others.

The Beavers will send right-handed pitcher Kellan Oakes (1-0, 6.35 ERA) to the mound, while Rutgers counters with freshman right-hander Jack Kirchner (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Oakes is aiming to build on a strong outing last Tuesday, where he pitched five scoreless innings at home against Washington State.

This matchup is notable as the Beavers and Scarlet Knights meet for the third time, and the first since the 2007 Charlottesville Regional. Oregon State holds a 2-0 advantage in their previous matchups, winning both games 5-1 and 5-2.

Oregon State boasts impressive statistics this season, ranking fourth nationally with a 2.81 earned run average. The team has allowed just 6.2 hits per nine innings, positioning them sixth nationwide. Additionally, OSU’s starting pitchers have yielded only one earned run over 41 1/3 innings at Goss Stadium, giving them a remarkable 0.22 ERA at home this year.

Beaver infielder Wilson Weber is coming off a standout week, having recorded 12 RBIs in five games and currently tied for the team lead with 18 RBIs. Outfielder Easton Talt is also noteworthy, maintaining a three-game hit streak and reaching base nine times in 12 plate appearances.

Oregon State has been particularly effective when scoring first, achieving a 13-3 record under such circumstances. With 16 games against Big Ten Conference teams scheduled this season, OSU is looking to improve on its current 2-1 record in inter-conference play.

The Beavers appear poised to continue their successful run, making this game a must-watch for college baseball fans.