:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/45947486/MarbutDonnie2006Action-09.0.JPG)
After opening Pac-12 play on the road against No. 6 USC, Washington State's baseball team won't get much of a break in its second conference series. The Cougars will be back on the road this weekend, this time in Corvallis to face No. 25 Oregon State.
WSU managed to pick up a game against USC but still lost the series 2-1. Oregon State is also coming off a losing series as they dropped two of three to No. 12 Arizona State. This could be an important series for the Cougars as winning at least two of the three games would help avoid an early season hole. The schedule isn't an easy one as following this series, WSU will host No. 9 UCLA in Pullman. California is next up on the conference schedule and the Bears are currently No. 24 in the collegiate baseball rankings. Knocking off ranked teams is never easy, but WSU will have to pull some upsets if it's going to be on track for the postseason after the first few Pac-12 series.
Two of the three games against the Beavers will be on Pac-12 Networks, including Friday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.
*****
Baseball:
Cougars Continue Road Trip at No. 25 Oregon State - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State Baseball (12-8, 1-2) continues Pac-12 Conference play when it travels to Corvallis to face No. 25 Oregon State (Mar. 20-22)...game times are set for 7 p.m., Friday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m., Sunday
#LetHimPlay teen will do more than just play PHS baseball
Last week on Thursday, Xavier wood did not even know if he would be allowed to be part of the Pullman High School baseball team. Now, he has happily made the Junior Varsity team, but he has also received a very special invitation from his favorite team. The Cougars of Washington State University asked Xavier to be an honorary teammate in their next home series against UCLA.
Football:
Spring position breakdown: Pac-12 North defensive lines - Pac-12 Blog - ESPN
Washington State: The Cougars will again run a 3-4 under new coordinator Alex Grinch, though that often simplifies what might turn out to be a quirky scheme. We also know Grinch won't be working with the Cougs' two best D-linemen in 2014, tackle Xavier Cooper, who is expected to be an NFL draft pick this spring, and Toni Pole.