It’s a long shot – a very, very long shot – but there is still a conceivable scenario in which UCLA baseball earns a spot in the NCAA Tournament. That scenario likely requires the Bruins to win all of their final seven games. If, in the weak landscape of West Coast collegiate baseball this year, […]
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UCLA baseball stumbles in disappointing series loss to USC
Jackie Robinson Stadium was buzzing Friday evening, with a season-high 2,041 fans on hand to see UCLA baseball jump out to an early lead in its series opener against USC. The marching band played, and the large number of students that arrived on free shuttle buses erupted when redshirt senior center fielder Christoph Bono launched […]
Weak West Coast baseball faces criticism over quality of game
There were plenty of scouts on hand behind home plate, radar guns raised, to witness UCLA baseball’s sweep of Oregon a couple weeks ago. That was a function not only of the marquee pitching matchups on display that weekend, but also the general lack of premier talent across West Coast college baseball. The West’s two […]
Bruins salvage series with win against Utes in Sunday finale
The Bruins wanted Kyle Molnar to take the ball in position to win this weekend’s series with the Utah Utes. The series didn’t play out that way, but the freshman right-hander did his job Sunday, helping UCLA baseball (20-21, 10-11 Pac-12) earn a 10-3 win in the final contest of its three-game set with conference-leading […]
UCLA’s hitting surge to be tested by top-rated Fullerton pitching
The Bruin hitters will tell you that they’ve changed their approach, that their recent success is evidence that the offense has turned a corner. That theory will be tested Tuesday when UCLA baseball (19-18, 9-9 Pac-12) heads to Cal State Fullerton (24-14, 7-2 Big West) to take on the Titans’ elite pitching staff. Fullerton’s pitchers […]
Bruins put on pass-heavy performance for fans at Spring Showcase
Josh Rosen’s pass floated far downfield, high over the heads of the defense, arcing down toward the outstretched arms of Kenny Walker. It was a familiar scene for UCLA fans, who time and time again have seen Walker speed past his defender for a chance at a huge reception, only to watch as the ball […]
UCLA baseball backs strong start to beat Oregon 4-2
Starter Grant Dyer tossed seven shutout innings and third baseman Luke Persico went 4-for-5 to lead UCLA baseball (18-18, 8-9) to a 4-2 win over Oregon (17-15, 7-7) Friday night. The Bruins sprinkled four one-run innings throughout the game to clinch the weekend series against the Ducks and extend their winning streak to three. Dyer […]