Rachel Garcia threw a complete game and hit a go-ahead homer to give the Bruins the win. The redshirt freshman fired seven innings, yielding five hits – all singles – and three runs in No. 10 UCLA softball’s (40-13, 14-8 Pac-12) 4-3 victory over No. 22 Arizona State (30-18, 9-13) on Thursday night. She also […]
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Error costs UCLA baseball game against Cal State Fullerton
This post was updated May 11 at 6:46 p.m. A ball made it through UCLA baseball’s third baseman Tuesday night, and it cost the Bruins the game. “We got what we wanted, kind of a rolled ground ball, and unfortunately we didn’t make the play.” said coach John Savage. “In a game like that, that’s […]
UCLA baseball takes down USC 2-0, prepares for Friday matchup
A two-run homer and Griffin Canning were all UCLA baseball needed to beat USC at Dedeaux Field on Thursday night. The junior starter threw a season-high 134 pitches to put up a complete-game shutout, striking out 10 and scattering seven hits with one walk en route to the Bruins’ (22-20, 11-8 Pac-12) 2-0 victory over […]
Baseball to face USC after quick turnaround
Although the UCLA-USC rivalry is nearly a century old, at least one outfielder is excited. “I’m looking forward to the rivalry,” said freshman Michael Toglia, the only out-of-state starter on the roster. “It’s new for me and I’m ready to go.” UCLA baseball (21-20, 10-8 Pac-12) will get a chance to avenge its Dodger Stadium […]
Baseball seeks to win match against San Diego State after April loss
UCLA baseball (21-19) will conclude a five-game stretch of nonconference games with a home matchup against San Diego State (30-15) on Tuesday. The Bruins and Aztecs last squared off April 4, resulting in a 5-4 loss for UCLA. Bruin sophomore Justin Hooper will get the nod on the heels of his best two starts of […]
Pitcher Griffin Canning leads baseball to windy win over Cal Poly
The Bruin offense didn’t give Griffin Canning very much support Friday night, but he didn’t need it. The junior ace tossed 8 2/3 innings on 110 pitches, allowing one run and striking out 10 without walking a batter in UCLA baseball’s (20-18) 2-1 victory over Cal Poly (18-22). The contest lasted just two hours and […]
Women’s golf sweeps Pac-12 championship with fourth victory of season
UCLA women’s golf blew away the competition at the Pac-12 championship this week. “The conditions were so difficult, the winds were blowing up to 30-35 miles per hour,” said coach Carrie Forsyth. “They just kept their composure and played steady and smart, and they were impressive.” At the end of the final round Wednesday, the […]