A rough start didn’t shake No. 7 ranked Oregon State Beavers baseball on Saturday.

After giving up three runs in the opening frame, which included a solo home run, the Beavers found themselves in an early hole against the Cal Poly Mustangs.

But instead of unraveling, Oregon State responded with composure, timely hitting and a breakout performance from junior transfer Bryson Glassco to secure an 11-6 win at Goss Stadium.

Cal Poly struck first with power, as Alejandro Garza launched a solo shot in the first before Xander McLaurin drove in two more runs with a double.

Just like that, it was 3-0.

But Oregon State never panicked.

The Beavers chipped away early, highlighted by a two-run homer from Paul Vazquez in the second inning. Then came the moment that defined the game.

Glassco crushed two home runs on the day, driving in five runs and completely shifting the momentum.

“First homer… it was a 3-2 count so I shortened up… just trying to do my job and find a barrel,” Glassco said. “Second one, first pitch slider, I was seeing the ball well and let it go.”

Glassco’s second home run, however, came with a layer of controversy.

The three-run blast in the fifth inning was set up by a Cal Poly error, turning it into a rally fueled by two unearned runs. Earlier in the game, a borderline strike call helped extend a key at-bat, adding to the frustration from the Mustangs’ dugout.

Glassco’s performance wasn’t just about one game; it’s part of a bigger surge.

After recently transitioning to first base, he’s found his rhythm both defensively and at the plate.

“It feels pretty good… just getting comfortable over there and making plays,” Glassco said. “Getting reps between innings, that was crucial.”

Head Coach Mitch Canham backed that up, emphasizing Glassco’s consistency and mindset.

“He’s a hitter, man. He loves to hit,” he said. “He’s been extremely consistent with his cage work each and every day.”

Saturday’s game wasn’t just about offense, it was about endurance.

With rainy, cold conditions, along with a mid-game delay, both teams had to battle the elements.

“Even when it’s wet like this, the guys make pretty good throws,” Glassco said.

Canham pointed to that toughness as a defining trait.

“There was no rattle… even being down 3-0 after the first,” he said. “Just communicating on how we were going to adjust.”

After the rocky first inning, Ethan Kleinschmit settled in, striking out eight over 5.1 innings to earn the win.

The bullpen did its job from there, limiting damage despite a three-run sixth inning from Cal Poly.

In the end, the difference came down to execution and taking advantage of opportunities.

Oregon State scored 11 runs on just nine hits.

Cal Poly had more hits (10), but left eight runners on base.

One defensive error directly led to a decisive home run.

And, of course, Glassco.

This wasn’t a perfect game for Oregon State, but it might’ve been more impressive because of that, and that stat sheet showed that.

They gave up an early lead.

They dealt with questionable calls.

They played through bad weather.

And still, they won comfortably.

“You never know when it’s your day,” Canham said. “But it seems like Bryson’s been having a handful of those days.”

Oregon State has secured the series and now holds a 2-0 lead, with a chance to complete the sweep Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Goss Stadium.