UCLA needed a clutch performance to win the game, and two freshmen were up to the task. Freshman pitcher Holden Powell pitched three shutout innings to close the game and freshman infielder RJ Teijeiro drove in the game-winning run. No. 17 UCLA baseball (13-4, 3-0 Pac-12) came back to defeat Washington State (4-12, 0-3) 5-4 […]
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UCLA baseball defeats Washington State after five-run comeback
The Bruins dug themselves a hole early, but managed to find a way out. No. 17 UCLA baseball (12-4, 2-0 Pac-12) gave up five runs in the third inning, but came back to defeat Washington State (4-11, 0-2) 8-5 in the second game of the conference series opener Saturday at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Junior center […]
Baseball hopes for sunnier times against WSU after downpour of adversity
The Bruins have been hit by a downpour in the past week. No. 17 UCLA baseball (10-4) heads into conference play to face Washington State (4-9) following a two-game skid, the cancelation of a full game, the postponment of an eight-inning contest due to rain and the injury of its junior starting pitcher Jon Olsen. […]
Baseball begins Dodger Stadium classic with 6-3 loss to Vanderbilt
The Bruins allowed no hits in the final six innings of play Friday night, but still fell short in the end. No. 11 UCLA baseball (10-3) gave up four unearned runs in the first two innings and three runs in the ninth inning in a 6-3 loss to No. 15 Vanderbilt (11-4) on Friday night […]
Baseball prepares to take on first ranked opponents of the season
The Bruins lost top-hitting first baseman Sean Bouchard to Major League Baseball over the summer, but his replacement has been nothing short of impressive. Sophomore Michael Toglia, who made the shift from right field to first base, is currently batting .400 while slugging .800 with 12 RBIs and four home runs. “He’s just made big […]
UCLA baseball upsets Loyola Marymount 12-1, sees well-rounded performance
UCLA got on base 21 times despite zero combined hits from its two leading hitters. “We’re getting a lot of contribution from a lot different areas,” said coach John Savage. “That’s a sign of a good team. Stretching that lineup as long as you can.” Sophomore first baseman Michael Toglia and sophomore second baseman Chase […]
Baseball to take on Cal State Fullerton in first road game of season
Cal State Fullerton may not be in the same conference as UCLA, but that does not mean the two schools are not familiar with each other. “It’s always a good test,” said junior center fielder Daniel Amaral. “It’s always a fun game when you play a team that close to you. I’m sure everyone on […]