There is a saying, “it’s not over until it’s over.” In a recent baseball game, it was proved that every moment in the game counts until the final result is not declared. Most recently, a college baseball team made the unthinkable possible. Although it may sound unbelievable, they completed a comeback victory after going down by 8 runs.
The video of the winning hit has gone viral with fans in disbelief. It truly was a magical moment, once in a lifetime moment for baseball fans. Let’s take a look at what exactly happened during the Oregan Ducks and Oral Roberts matchup in an NCAA game.
Oregon Ducks’ college baseball team make a sensational comeback in the Super Regionals
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The Oregan Ducks are facing off against Oral Roberts in the Super Regional stage of the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks conceded 8 runs in the 3rd inning with many writing the game off at that point. But they slowly scored runs and made an incredible comeback win. In the 9th inning, Drew Cowley won the game with a massive walk-off hit to seal it at 9-8. The Ducks shared a video of the game-winning hit on Twitter with fans getting hyped over the win.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞
Game winner. Drew Cowley. Stud. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/rxythzEdhw
— Oregon Duck Baseball (@OregonBaseball) June 10, 2023
In the Tweet, they said, “Comeback Complete Game winner. Drew Cowley. Stud. #GoDucks”. It was a massive occasion as the Ducks completed the first 8-run comeback in Super Regionals history.
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The reactions to the win have been full of hype.
Some fans expressed pride and happiness at the win.
SO GOD DAMN PROUD OF THE SQUAD FOR PULLING THAT OUT
— HawaiiDuck (@DuckHawaii) June 10, 2023
I’m so proud of these Ducks. What a great win!
— Suckerpunch Sally (@Jack061265) June 10, 2023
Great Work!!! 🤘
— Mikki Bench. PZ,MEP,WGSGC (@EekiSpyykes) June 10, 2023
Other fans were hyped about the walk-off hit.
DREW COWLEY!!!!
— 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔 (@TrolledByQuez) June 10, 2023
Just awesome! 💚💛🦆⚾️
— Shannetta (@msmennenga) June 10, 2023
Amazing!!! #GoDucks https://t.co/cHqhrSAsIn
— Pete Ferryman (@PeteFerryman) June 10, 2023
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MLB fans have seen some amazing comeback wins so far this year. The New York Yankees’ comeback victory over the Rays, and the recent comeback win by the Cincinnati Reds. But this win by the University of Oregon was a massive moment for the team. Furthermore, they are one win away from a huge milestone.
The Ducks are one win away from making the College World Series for the first time in 69 years
With their latest win, the Oregon Ducks have come one step closer to making the College World Series. They need one more win to reach the marquee game for the first time since 1954. It will be the end to a historic 69-year absence from the NCAA Tournament finals. The Ducks will look to win the second game of the Super Regional and reach the College World Series for the first time since 1954.
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