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HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior baseball team kicks off the 2015 season hosting a four-game series against No. 15 Oregon. The 'Bows and Ducks will play Friday, Feb. 13 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 14 (1:05 p.m.), Sunday, Feb. 15 (1:05 p.m.), and Monday, Feb. 16 (1:05 p.m.).
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Hawai'i and Oregon open their seasons at Les Murakami Stadium for the fifth straight year. The Ducks have swept the 'Bows the past two seasons and hold a 14-12 series advantage.
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Head CoachÂ
Mike Trapasso enters his 14th season at the helm of the Rainbow Warriors. The team begins its third campaign in the formidable Big West Conference and will play 30 games in the friendly confines of Les Murakami Stadium where they ranked 18th in the nation in attendance and first in the west region last year.
The 'Bows will be fielding a mixture of new and veteran talent. Four-year starter
Kaeo Aliviado returns to anchor the outfield withÂ
Stephen Ventimilia, who will also be entering his fourth season with the program, will return to his post at second base.
Quintin Torres-Costa along with newcomer
Tyler Brashears and junior
Lawrence Chew headline a strong pitching staff.
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The Ducks come in after a successful run in the 2014 NCAA Tournament where they advanced to the Nashville Regional, falling in the title game to eventual national champion Vanderbilt.
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Games 1-4What:Â Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. No. 15 Oregon Ducks
When:
Friday, Feb. 13 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 14 (6:35 p.m.), Sunday, Feb. 15 (1:05 p.m.), and Monday, Feb. 18 (1:05 p.m.)Where: Honolulu, O'ahu (Les Murakami Stadium).Â
Television: OCSports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD) will broadcast the Friday game only. Jim Leahey will be calling the play-by-play with Pal Eldredge doing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Available at www.OCSports.tv
Radio: Live on ESPN 1420 AM with Don Robbs and Scott Robbs. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona and KTOH on Kaua'i.
Audio Webcast: www.espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com.
Promotions:Â
Outrigger Resorts is the series sponsor and will award great prizes and distribute 300 "rollabannas" at each game of the series.
Friday's contest will be followed by an autograph session on the field.
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