Everyone was wondering how the newly renovated PK Park would play as compared to previous seasons.
In the home opener, the Oregon Ducks showed the 13-year old stadium might be a hitter’s park now.
It’s only one game, but Oregon tied a program record of 23 runs in a massive 23-5 rout over St. John’s. It’s the Ducks second consecutive game of scoring 20 or more and are now 2-3 on the early season.
Brennan Milone and Drew Cowley each homered and Colby Shade went 2-for-5 with three runs driven in.
Meanwhile, on the mound, starter Adam Maier had a nice rebound game after a rough season opener. Maier went 5.1 innings, giving up four runs and six hits while striking out five.
These two teams will meet up again Saturday afternoon for Game 2 of the four-game series.