The Oregon Ducks have won the Pac-12 tournament in dramatic fashion, defeating the Arizona Wildcats 5-4 on a go-ahead home run from Gabe Walsh in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Ducks had been trailing 4-3 heading into the final frame, but Walsh’s heroics gave them the victory and the tournament title.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout. Oregon got on the board first, scoring two runs in the second inning. Arizona responded with two runs of their own in the fourth, and then took the lead in the sixth with another two runs.
Oregon was able to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth, setting up Walsh’s dramatic home run in the ninth. Walsh, a senior, had been struggling at the plate for much of the tournament, but came through when it mattered most. His home run sent the Ducks bench into a frenzy, and they celebrated their victory with a dogpile at home plate.
The win was especially sweet for Oregon, as they had lost to Arizona in the Pac-12 tournament final last year. This time around, they were able to get revenge and take home the championship.
The victory also earned Oregon an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, where they will look to continue their success. With Walsh coming up clutch and leading the way, the Ducks have a good chance of making a deep run in the tournament.
Oregon’s thrilling 5-4 win over Arizona in the Pac-12 tournament final was a great way to cap off an exciting season. With Walsh’s heroics leading the way, the Ducks were able to take home the championship and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Now they will look to continue their success and make a deep run in March Madness.
