Oregon State broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the seventh inning to defeat Mercer 3-1 Sunday in Corvallis, completing a three-game series sweep. The Beavers raised their record to 21-5 while stretching their current run of victories to seven. Such consistency highlights the program's depth during an early-season push.

Seventh-Inning Sequence Shifts Momentum

Easton Talt opened the decisive frame with a single, followed by walks to Adam Haight and Bryce Hubbard that filled the bases. Josh Proctor lofted a fly ball to right field, deep enough for Talt to tag and score from third base. Moments later, a wild pitch during Jacob Galloway's at-bat permitted Haight to cross the plate, providing the final margin.

Haight paced the Beavers with two of their eight hits. Earlier, Oregon State grabbed the lead in the first when Galloway's grounder eluded Mercer's second baseman, allowing Haight to score from second base. Mercer evened matters in the third on Chris Katz's single to left field that brought Devyn McEachron home.

Pitchers Dominate Late Stages

Eric Segura started and worked 5 1/3 innings, fanning seven batters while limiting Mercer to five hits and one run. Isaac Yeager relieved in the sixth, notching his fourth win with a career-high-tying six strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings. Wyatt Queen fanned the lone batter he faced in the eighth.

Albert Roblez closed out the ninth, striking out three and stranding a one-out single for his ninth save. Over the series, Oregon State's pitchers racked up 54 strikeouts across 27 innings, demonstrating exceptional command and stamina.

Forward Outlook in Corvallis

The Beavers return to action Tuesday, hosting Washington at 5:35 p.m. at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field. Sustained pitching control and timely execution position Oregon State favorably as the schedule intensifies, fostering campus energy in this college town known for its ties to higher education and community gatherings.