After squandering another early lead in a series finale, the momentum at the plate plateaued down the stretch for the Oregon Ducks on Saturday.The Ducks had just three hits in extra innings, two of which came as the Ducks played small ball to rally and conquer USC for a 6-5 walk-off win. The hero? Oregon catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus, who put down a bunt after 14 innings in the squat.As the Oregon dugout emptied and chased Mabeus to the center field wall, there was a palpable feeling of shock and awe. What just happened?Assistant coach Jack Marder served as head coach for the Ducks on Saturday with Mark Wasikowski out of town for his daughter's graduation. According to Marder, the play that sealed the crucial series win for the Ducks never should've happened at all."That was definitely not the plan," Marder said after the game with a smile. "But, Burke's a really good bunter. He's proven that in his work. It's a left-on-left matchup. Matson had been dominating us, and it's a really tough angle for him. I actually thought Burke was going to find a way to do it, no matter what."Freshman first baseman Brayden Jaksa reached base on an infield single to shortstop and stole second base. After moving over to third base on a groundout, the Ducks had the winning run just 90 feet away with two outs.Bunting with two outs is always a risky play, and the roll has to be perfect. Oregon initially wanted Mabeus to show a bunt to draw the infield in and give Mabeus a chance to swing away."Worst case, if he shows (bunt) and it's a ball, it puts a little bit of stress on them on the defensive side," Marder said. "It opens up a hole where Burke's flat and he can hit a ball to that backside, like he showed earlier in the game. I was good with all that."Mabeus squared to the pitch and laid the bunt down perfectly up the third base line. Jaksa crossed the plate, and USC pitcher Sax Matson couldn't field the ball and make the throw cleanly from an awkward angle. After the chaos dispersed, Mabeus was told one key detail that he had missed.This Burke-Lee Mabeus postgame interview had it all, even a makeshift Mark Wasikowski pic.twitter.com/KhnXFs3zqU Big Ten Baseball (@B1Gbaseball) May 17, 2026"I had a drag sign on my wrist, and apparently, I missed the wipe off," Mabeus admitted. "I wasn't supposed to drag. But I went for it. I kind of blacked out. I was just in the moment. We work on it every day at practice, and thankfully, I was able to pull that one off for our guys."In a big spot, calling for a bunt can be frustrating for a hitter as hot as Mabeus is at the plate. Fortunately, Oregon's backstop for all 34 innings in the biggest series of the season was ready for the moment."I was excited for it," Mabeus said after the game. "I take some pride in my bunting skills. I've had a couple of bunt hits this year (and) last year. I just told myself to go for it. No pressure in a situation like that, and I was able to get it down."That moment represented Oregon's ability to finish as a team. The bullpen faced adversity late in the game, but closer Devin Bell and reliever Jonah Barkoff combined to strike out 10 Trojans and toss seven shutout innings into extra innings. Collin Clarke, the typical Saturday starter for the Ducks, came out of the bullpen for the second day in a row and earned the win.Although the offense cooled off in extras, the Ducks found a way by adjusting and playing differently. The ball never left the infield in the 14th inning, but the Ducks managed to manufacture their own offense, thanks to Jaksa's savvy baserunning and Mabeus laying down a timely bunt."In this game, it's like chess," Marder said. "Baseball's different than other sports. You've got to relax, you've got to stay calm ... I was pumped that our guys kept saying, 'We're going to find a way to get this thing done,' and we did, doing things we don't normally do."Contact/Follow@Ducks_Wireon X (formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon baseball's walk-off bunt vs USC almost never happened

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The PGA Championship has the strongest field of the majors, so it should not be a surprise to have the stars show up for the final round Sunday.But this Who's Who of contenders at Aronimink also includes Who's That?Alex Smalley took a two-shot lead into a hot, sunny final round. He was paired with Matti Schmid of Germany. It's the first time in 23 years that a final group at any major featured two players who had never won on any main tour in the world.Paul Dunne of Ireland was an amateur when he played in the final group at St. Andrews in the 2015 British Open. Ricky Barnes had yet to win when the American played in the final group of the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black.But for every Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy, there is Bud Cauley and Max Greyserman.More than just an eclectic mix of pedigrees 11 major champions among the 29 players within five shots of the lead is the sheer number of players who went into the final round with reason to believe they had a chance.Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion and No. 1 player in the world, led a chorus of veteran players in saying, I've never seen a leaderboard like this.At stake for McIlroy, who started three shots behind, was a chance to become the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to capture the first two legs of a calendar Grand Slam, a feat never accomplished since Arnold Palmer created the modern version of the slam in 1960.Rahm also has a Grand Slam in mind, not for him but for his country. Spain has produced champions in all the majors but the PGA Championship.Based on the way Aronimink looked on Sunday the warmest weather of the week and the least amount of wind this should be a day when someone seizes control instead of winning a battle against par. Scheffler summed it up best what to expect.Somebody is going to have a great round, he said. And I'm going to make sure to do my best to give myself my best shot at being the one who has a great round.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

The PGA Championship has the strongest field of the majors, so it should not be a surprise to have the stars show up for the final round Sunday.But this Who's Who of contenders at Aronimink also includes Who's That?Alex Smalley took a two-shot lead into a hot, sunny final round. He was paired with Matti Schmid of Germany. It's the first time in 23 years that a final group at any major featured two players who had never won on any main tour in the world.Paul Dunne of Ireland was an amateur when he played in the final group at St. Andrews in the 2015 British Open. Ricky Barnes had yet to win when the American played in the final group of the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black.But for every Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy, there is Bud Cauley and Max Greyserman.More than just an eclectic mix of pedigrees 11 major champions among the 29 players within five shots of the lead is the sheer number of players who went into the final round with reason to believe they had a chance.Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion and No. 1 player in the world, led a chorus of veteran players in saying, I've never seen a leaderboard like this.At stake for McIlroy, who started three shots behind, was a chance to become the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to capture the first two legs of a calendar Grand Slam, a feat never accomplished since Arnold Palmer created the modern version of the slam in 1960.Rahm also has a Grand Slam in mind, not for him but for his country. Spain has produced champions in all the majors but the PGA Championship.Based on the way Aronimink looked on Sunday the warmest weather of the week and the least amount of wind this should be a day when someone seizes control instead of winning a battle against par. Scheffler summed it up best what to expect.Somebody is going to have a great round, he said. And I'm going to make sure to do my best to give myself my best shot at being the one who has a great round.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Scott Hastings, one of Scottish rugby's most celebrated figures, has died at the age of 61 following complications during cancer treatment.The former Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with his family by his side at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.His children Corey and Kerry-Anne confirmed the news, noting that their father died on what would have been his late wife Jenny's birthday."This also marked his late wife Jenny's birthday which speaks louder than words that he is safe and with his beloved Jenny," the family statement said.Hastings had disclosed in 2022 that he was receiving treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer that could not be cured.Hastings earned 65 international caps across an 11-year career, a record at the time of his retirement in 1997. He remains Scotland's most capped male centre.Born in Edinburgh on 4 December 1964, he developed through Watsonians and Edinburgh district rugby before making his international debut against France in 1986 alongside his older brother Gavin.The defining moment of his career came in the 1990 Grand Slam decider against England at Murrayfield. Scotland secured a 13-7 victory, with Hastings delivering a memorable bone-shuddering tackle on England winger Rory Underwood.He represented the British & Irish Lions on two tours, starting two Tests during the 1989 Australia series. A shattered cheekbone cut short his 1993 New Zealand tour.Hastings scored ten tries for his country and captained Edinburgh when rugby turned professional in 1995.Following his retirement from playing, Hastings transitioned into broadcasting and became a familiar presence on television screens. He worked as a commentator and pundit for BT Sport, Sky Sports, ITV and BBC, bringing his characteristic energy and enthusiasm to rugby coverage.Beyond the studio, he dedicated himself to charitable causes. Hastings served as the inaugural chair of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, established after his former teammate Doddie Weir received a motor neurone disease diagnosis.He was also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness alongside his wife Jenny, who struggled with depression for two decades before her death in September 2024."I miss Jenny every day," Hastings said last year. "She had this amazing connection with people and probably concentrated on other people's health rather than her own mental health."Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached both Scotland and the Lions, reflected on his special bond with the Hastings brothers. "We came in together and we grew together," he said. "Whatever jersey Scott wore, he just made it better."Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend described Hastings as "an iconic figure for Scottish rugby" during the late 1980s and early 1990s. "His passing is a huge loss for Scottish rugby," Townsend added.Former teammate Kenny Logan praised Hastings's tireless commitment to charitable work. "Scott was one of those guys who you could rely on to always put his hand up. His energy was incredible," Logan said.Scottish Rugby confirmed the flag at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium would fly at half-mast in tribute.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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