ANAHEIM “”mdash; The slider is one of baseball’s most elusive pitches. When thrown well, it can keep hitters guessing for days.
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UCLA baseball team sits high on preseason polls
If the UCLA baseball team relished the role of the underdog, the under-the-radar mentality that accompanies stepping on the field as a bunch of unknowns who could sneak up on collegiate baseball’s powerhouses, it’s out of luck this season.
UCLA loses national championship, 2-1, to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. “”mdash; Dan Klein took one look at Whit Merrifield’s line drive into right field, then removed his glove and walked slowly off the mound. Typically, it’s an inning-ending routine for the UCLA closer, but this time it was on the wrong end of a season-ending loss.
UCLA baseball ends its best season with optimism
OMAHA, Neb. ““ In 2011, the College World Series will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art venue in downtown Omaha that promises a modern environment and will “usher in a new era of sports, entertainment and community development,” according to the official website for the project.
UCLA baseball drops first game of College World Series final 7-1 against ace Gamecock pitching
OMAHA, Neb. “”mdash; The jerseys said Bruins across the front, the hats were blue with a gold B, and the blue stirrup socks were all showing.
UCLA routs TCU 10-3 to head to College World Series championship
OMAHA, Neb. ““ For the second consecutive day, the UCLA baseball team gave up a run to TCU in the first inning and fell behind early.
On Saturday, however, the Bruins’ counterpunch was swift and straight to the gut of the Horned Frogs.
UCLA baseball to play TCU again Saturday after Friday’s 6-2 loss
OMAHA, Neb. ““ It was a long time coming, but with a chance to move on to college baseball’s championship series, UCLA finally got UCLA’d.