SPORTS 9-22-23
College Football:
Number 14 OSU is at number 21 Washington State. The Beavers go into Pullman favored by around a field goal. The last remaining teams in the Pac 12 are vowing to stick together in the conference, and point to tomorrow’s game as a show of solidarity with the Cougar Band set to play the Oregon State fight song. Kick-off on the Palouse is at 4.
Number 8 Washington is picked to win by almost three touchdowns over California tomorrow night in Seattle starting at 7:30.
10th ranked Oregon is also expected to win by three touchdowns over the Buffaloes tomorrow. Coach Prime and Number 19 Colorado are used to the underdog role. It’s also a showcase for the two Heisman Trophy candidate quarterbacks with Shadeur Sanders from the Buffs, and Ducks QB Bo Nix. Kickoff in Eugene is at 12:30 with coverage starting at 10:30 here on KBND.
NFL:
San Francisco beat the Giants 30-12
The Seahawks DK Metcalf was among a long list of players that didn’t practice yesterday. Particularly the defensive backfield and offensive line are banged up. It’s a 1:05 kick off in Seattle Sunday against the Panthers.
MLB:
The Giants lost 7 to 2 in LA last night. As they drop the first of a 4 game series with the Dodgers, San Francisco has to win out and needs help to get into the wildcard. First pitch tonight at 7:10.
The Seattle Mariners are in Arlington for a huge series against the Rangers. The teams are tied for 2nd in the West, a half game behind Houston with a week left in the regular season. First pitch tonight at 5:05.
Soccer:
The Portland Timbers are at Colorado tomorrow night at 7:30. The Timbers are in the 8th spot in the Western Conference, and can help out their playoff chances by getting a win over the last place Rapids. Portland has won 3 in a row and have a 5 match unbeaten streak. There are four matches left in the MLS regular season.
Local:
High school:
Football- Sisters at La Pine, Mountain View at Southridge, Crook County at Caldera, Canby at Bend, Ridgeview at Pendleton, Summit at Wilsonville, Madras at Astoria.
