The Ducks of the University of Oregon

While camped near Eugene, OR, we had the opportunity to visit the UO campus. Spring sports were in full spring so we attended a women's softball game on campus. The Ducks were playing the Stanford University Cardinal.

At this point, the Ducks season record is 12 wins, 20 losses. The Cardinal record is 32 wins, 2 losses. The final score in this game was 11-0 in favor of Stanford. 

The primary reason for the win is that the Stanford team may have the best starting pitcher in women's softball in the nation. Missy Penna has 22 wins, 2 losses this season. Penna was recently named the USA Softball Player of the Week. You can see Ms. Penna in the first picture. Penna pitched the entire game, a one-hit shutout against the Ducks.

The Ducks are in white uniforms; the Cardinal, in dark. The Stanford team is currently ranked No. 2 in the PAC-10.