Down three runs in the bottom of the ninth, the Bruins found a way. “We got outplayed for eight and a half innings,” said coach John Savage. “Baseball is a funny game in that way. It didn’t look pretty for a long time, so we were very fortunate to win.” No. 2-seeded UCLA baseball (37-19, […]
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Bruins to begin championship battle at upcoming regional against Bulldogs
The Bruins and Bulldogs finished the season on different paths, but they will come to blows Friday morning. No. 2 seed UCLA baseball (36-19, 19-11 Pac-12) will face off against No. 3 seed Gonzaga (32-22) in the opener of the double-elimination Minneapolis Regional. After closing the season on a 6-8 stretch, the Bruins won their […]
Relievers offer promising performances after baseball loses starters to injuries
The Bruins’ pitching staff was plagued with injuries all season, forcing inexperienced pitchers into major roles from the bullpen. No. 19 UCLA baseball (36-19, 19-11 Pac-12) lost three potential starting pitchers over the course of the season, leading coach John Savage to reach into his bullpen to find three new starters in freshman Zach Pettway, […]
Video: Out-of-state baseball players find a home away from home
Sophomore first baseman Michael Toglia and sophomore catcher Tyler Haselman, the only two out-of-state players on the Bruin baseball roster, discuss adjusting to life in Los Angeles. UCLA baseball traveled to Toglia and Haselman’s home state of Washington from May 11 to 13, where both players reunited with their families.
Baseball caps off turbulent regular season with 4-1 victory over Oregon State
The Bruins proved to themselves that they can accomplish what’s needed in the postseason. “We know after today what it takes to win,” said sophomore pitcher Ryan Garcia. “Now we (need to) carry that on in the playoffs.” No. 18 UCLA baseball (36-19, 19-11 Pac-12) defeated No. 2 Oregon State (44-10-1, 20-9-1) 4-1 in the […]
No. 2 seed UCLA baseball to face Gonzaga in Minneapolis Regional
The Bruins may not be hosting a regional next week, but they’re still tournament bound for the second year in a row. UCLA baseball (36-19) was awarded the No. 2 seed in the Minneapolis Regional on Monday morning and will take on No. 3-seeded Gonzaga (32-22) on Friday in game one of the double-elimination group […]
Unable to overcome previous shutout, baseball loses 4-1 against Oregon State
The two highest scoring teams in the Pac-12 have shut each other down. No. 18 UCLA baseball (35-19, 18-11 Pac-12) lost 4-1 to No. 2 Oregon State (44-9-1, 20-8-1) 4-1 Friday evening, falling in the series after getting shutout Thursday. With the loss, the Bruins’ chances of hosting an NCAA regional are in jeopardy. Freshman […]