But Iowa couldn't capitalize, suffering a 9-6 loss to Oregon State in Game 1 and a 5-1 setback in Game 2. The series finale offered challenges for the Hawkeyes, who were left scrambling for a starter when Reece Beuter started dealing with a nerve issue during a bullpen session earlier in the week.

The No. 10 Oregon State Beavers visit the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night in a college baseball game at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa. First pitch is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. It’s the opener of a three-game series that will be played at the home of the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, and, for the Beavers, its the penultimate series of the season.