Every time a foul ball lands behind the bleachers at Jackie Robinson Stadium, a frantic competition begins as children climb over their parents and sprint up the concrete steps in search of the prize.
Author Archives: Eric Peck
Bruin baseball rides momentum into series against Oregon Ducks
Momentum’s unpredictable nature is a mainstay in most play-by-play commentators’ arsenals, which is the complete opposite of most coaches, who often refuse to acknowledge the phenomenon.
UCLA spring football practice preview: top players to watch on the field
The Daily Bruin takes a look at UCLA’s top football players as they prepare for the spring football practice.
No. 9 UCLA baseball defeats crosstown rival USC, 7-2, in Dodgertown Classic
On a day that saw Major League Baseball reject two separate bids to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise from outgoing owner Frank McCourt, Dodger Stadium played host to the third installment of the Dodgertown Classic between UCLA and USC.
The Dodger drama was set aside for a few hours on Tuesday night as 6,034 Bruin and Trojan fans came together ““ albeit on different sides of the stadium ““ to watch their teams go head-to-head in one of baseball’s historic venues.
Freshman left-hander Grant Watson started for UCLA and earned the 7-2 win ““ Watson gave up one run in six innings and improved to 4-0 this year.
UCLA baseball sweeps series against No. 9 Georgia to extend win streak
The Bruins made dealing with daylight saving time and a crowd of the rowdy Bulldog faithfuls look easy.
Women's volleyball defeats Illinois for team's fourth national title and No. 108 for UCLA
Playing in their first championship game in almost 20 years, the UCLA women’s volleyball team made sure not to let the opportunity pass them by.
UCLA tied with Illinois after two sets in NCAA Championship
UCLA is tied with Illinois 1-1 after two sets. The first set went to UCLA 25-23, while Illinois came from behind to win the second set 25-23.
The first set saw 12 ties as momentum swung from one side of the court to the other.