OSU flew by Stanford on Saturday night, scoring four runs in the first inning and never looking back. Scott Santschi's two run homer in the fourth inning triggered 4 more runs in that inning, pushing the score to 10-0 after four innings. The Beavers collected 19 hits off 7 different Cardinal pitchers.
According to OSUBeavers.com, out of the five times Oregon State has played Stanford this year, the Beavers have shut out the Cardinal three times. The score in the season series is 35-4, Oregon State.
Here's another fast fact for you: Tyler Graham's five hits tied an OSU single game record. Every time Oregon State has advanced to the College World Series, a player has gone for five hits. Jay Dean in 1952, Andy Jenkins against USC last year, and Tyler Graham this year.
The Beavers advance to the NCAA College World Series for the second year in a row. They were the only team that was at the tournament last year make it to the Super Regionals this year.
Oregon State's first round game will be Saturday against Miami, Fl. The winner of that first round game will play the winner of Rice and Georgia.
Go Beavers!