The throw to the plate was there in plenty of time. The tag was applied well before the runner crossed the plate. “You dream about making those plays when you’re a little girl,” said sophomore catcher Paige Halstead. The call: safe. No. 13 seed Louisiana State scored the go-ahead run in a 2-1 win over […]
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Baseball may field Jon Olsen in new pitching rotation for regionals
When you think about UCLA baseball’s pitching staff, you think about Griffin Canning. The junior ace pitches Friday nights, has four pitches that coach John Savage has called “Major League average” and is projected to be a first-round pick in this month’s MLB draft. But Savage’s rotation philosophy depends on treating all of his starters […]
Baseball clinches NCAA Regional spot after splitting Oregon games
UCLA baseball (30-25, 19-11 Pac-12) split the final two games of its series with Oregon (30-25, 12-18) over the weekend, which turned out to be good enough for both a series victory and a regular season record that won them an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament. A 2-1 loss Friday, and a 10-1 win […]
UC Irvine overpowers UCLA baseball following subpar Bruin pitching
UCLA baseball (28-24) allowed 10 runs in the fourth inning en route to a 12-4 loss to UC Irvine (21-32) on Tuesday night. Senior Moises Ceja made the start, spelling sophomore Justin Hooper, who will be available out of the bullpen this weekend. Ceja fired three scoreless innings before starting the fourth with a walk […]
Baseball hopes to bolster Pac-12 ranking in postseason Utah games
The Bruins won’t win the Pac-12 title this season, but that doesn’t mean that this weekend’s conference series is any less important. “Well, like coach (John) Savage has been saying,” said freshman second baseman Chase Strumpf. “We’re playing for our lives this weekend.” UCLA baseball (25-23, 14-10 Pac-12) will get a shot to pad its […]
Women’s golf season ends after subpar performance at NCAA regional
The No. 4 UCLA women’s golf team’s season came to a screeching halt at the NCAA regional May 10. Before that, the Bruins were poised for their best season since 2011, when coach Carrie Forsyth led them all the way to the national championship. The Bruins finished either first or second in their five tournaments […]
Softball sweeps Sun Devils, earns No. 5 NCAA Tournament seed
No. 10 UCLA softball (42-13, 16-8 Pac-12) took the final two games of its series against No. 22 Arizona State (30-20, 9-15) to finish off a road sweep. The Bruins closed out their regular season with a 13-3 win Friday and a 12-3, five-inning victory Saturday. “Arizona State, they’ve been playing great ball,” said coach […]