**Cal Poly Rallies in Seventh Inning to Defeat Oregon 10-8 and Advance in Regionals: Ducks Left Quacking in Disbelief**
In a stunning display of athletic prowess that can only be described as “mildly impressive,” the Cal Poly Mustangs staged a miraculous seventh-inning rally to defeat the Oregon Ducks 10-8 in the regional baseball playoffs. The game, which was more dramatic than a soap opera featuring a love triangle between a cactus, a potato, and a confused raccoon, saw the Mustangs score six runs in the final frame, leaving the Ducks flapping their wings in disbelief.
“I thought we were going to lose,” said Cal Poly’s star pitcher, Chuck “The Duck Hunter” McGraw, who was seen practicing his victory dance in the dugout before the game. “But then I remembered that ducks can’t fly when they’re confused, and I just went for it!”
The seventh inning began with the Mustangs trailing 8-4, but after a series of improbable hits, including a grand slam by freshman sensation Timmy “The Human Firework” Johnson, the crowd erupted like a volcano that just found out it was actually a hot spring. “I was just trying to impress my mom,” said Johnson, who was wearing a cape made of old baseball jerseys. “I didn’t know I’d be the hero of the day! Now I’m just hoping she doesn’t make me do the dishes.”
Oregon’s coach, Bill “Quack Attack” Thompson, was left scratching his head and wondering if he had accidentally signed up for a game of dodgeball instead of baseball. “I thought we had it in the bag,” he lamented. “But apparently, our defense was as effective as a screen door on a submarine.”
As the Mustangs celebrated their victory with a dance-off that would make even the most seasoned TikTok stars jealous, the Ducks were left to ponder their fate. “We’ll be back,” said Oregon’s star player, Quinton “The Quacker” McDuckerson, as he waddled away. “Next time, we’ll bring bread. Everyone knows ducks love bread.”
With this victory, Cal Poly advances in the regionals, and fans are already speculating about their chances of winning the championship. “If we can just keep the ducks confused and maybe throw in a few more fireworks, we might just take it all!” said McGraw, who is now considering a career in motivational speaking.
As the dust settles on this epic showdown, one thing is clear: the Mustangs have proven that when the going gets tough, they can rally harder than a group of college students at a free pizza event. And as for the Ducks? Well, they’ll just have to wing it next time.
