Oregon State (0-1) will face Arizona (0-1) Saturday at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona, at 1 p.m. PT. This matchup renews a long-standing conference rivalry, marking the 91st all-time meeting between the two teams.
Game Details
The game will be carried live on the Beaver Sports Network throughout Oregon, with Josh Worden providing play-by-play commentary. Fans can also listen online via osubeavers.com and the Varsity Network application. Live stats will be available on the Oregon State baseball schedule page on osubeavers.com. A live video stream is available through a FloSports College Baseball subscription, with commentary from Mike Ferrin and David Aarsdma. The game will not be televised.
Oregon State is looking to rebound after a 5-3 loss to Michigan in Friday’s season opener. Bryce Hubbard and Jacob Galloway each recorded two hits in the game. Dax Whitney started on the mound for the Beavers, striking out six batters in five innings.
Pitching Matchup
Left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit (8-5, 3.56 ERA) is slated to start for Oregon State. He will be facing Arizona’s right-handed pitcher Smith Bailey (3-3, 3.94 ERA). Kleinschmit pitched in five neutral-site games last season, posting a 2.59 ERA and striking out 31 batters in 24 1/3 innings.
Oregon State leads the all-time series against Arizona 46-44, though Arizona holds a 3-0 advantage in neutral-site games. The last neutral-site contest between the teams was a close 13-12 victory for Arizona at the 2023 Pac-12 Tournament.
Beaver Notes
Five Oregon State players – Adam Haight and Paul Vazquez among them – made their collegiate debuts Friday. AJ Singer extended his hit streak to four games. The attendance of 5,683 at Friday’s game was the highest ever for a college baseball game at Surprise Stadium. Oregon State has a 156-45 record when scoring first under coach Mitch Canham.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the game be played?
The game will be played Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. PT at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.
How can fans listen to the game?
The game will be carried live on the Beaver Sports Network throughout Oregon and online via osubeavers.com and the Varsity Network application.
Who are the probable starting pitchers?
Oregon State will start left-handed pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit, whereas Arizona will start right-handed pitcher Smith Bailey.
Will the Beavers be able to capitalize on Kleinschmit’s neutral-site experience and secure a win against their long-time rivals?
