Ems Win Series Finale
The Emeralds snapped a four-game skid with a 4-1 win over Tri-City to close the series. Eugene struck first in the 2nd as Jancel Villarroel scored and Zander Darby added an RBI double, then Lisbel Diaz drove in 2 for a 2-0 lead. Tri-City answered in the 3rd, but the Ems pulled away in the 8th with 2 more runs. Ryan Slater locked down the save as Eugene heads home with momentum.
OSU Gets Prospect from SDSU
Oregon State football added another future prospect over the weekend. Ayden Payne of Anaheim, California, announced he is switching his commitment from San Diego State to the Beavers after visiting Corvallis. The 6-foot-3 athlete has contributed on both sides of the ball at Anaheim Western High School, recording 3 interceptions on defense while also posting nearly 800 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns as a junior. Payne becomes the 12th member of Oregon State’s 2027 recruiting class and one of several commitments secured during a busy recruiting weekend.
