Former Islander Matt Boyd, a freshman left-handed baseball pitcher for Oregon State University, began his college career with the Beavers, taking a four-game series against Hawaii last week.

In the last game of the series, Boyd pitched for five innings as a relief pitcher, allowing two hits. In total he threw 60 pitches, had 44 strikes, struck out two, walked one and hit another during the season-opening matchup.

Boyd attended Eastside Catholic High School, where he played baseball.