The Bruin pitching staff supplied the fuel, and the bats ignited the fire Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. No. 3 UCLA (26-7, 12-3 Pac-12) defeated Cal State Fullerton (19-16, 6-3 Big West) 7-2 behind a commanding performance from the bullpen. Bruin pitchers allowed a meager two runs on three hits but dealt a number […]
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UCLA baseball to face Fullerton as hopes for postseason run high
With college baseball now in the middle of its conference portion of the schedule, many people start looking ahead to which teams will make the postseason. This past weekend, then-No. 7 UCLA (25-7, 12-3 Pac-12) claimed a 2-1 series victory over then-No. 6 USC (26-9, 8-4), staking a strong claim as a postseason team by […]
UCLA barrels over USC, rallying behind left fielder’s decisive play
Junior left fielder Ty Moore had no hesitation as he tagged up from third base in the top of the sixth inning Sunday. “As soon as the ball was hit, (assistant coach T.J. Bruce) said ‘tag,’ and as soon as the ball was caught, he said, ‘go, go, go,’” Moore said. About three seconds later, […]
Baseball looks to hand No. 6 USC first weekend series loss
This weekend, UCLA has the chance to get revenge and do what no team has done against USC this season – yet the Bruins will be careful not to let their opponent upset their rhythm. No. 7 UCLA (23-6, 10-2 Pac-12) will make the the trip to Dedeaux Field for a three-game series against No. […]
Bruin shortstop reconstructs body, mind during shoulder rehabilitation
Redshirt junior shortstop Kevin Kramer has charged ground balls and thrown out baserunners at first base with fluidity. He’s precisely predicted the trajectory of a foul ball down the left-field line, sprinting and diving for the catch between two other UCLA defenders who couldn’t get there in time. And at the plate, he’s led the […]
Middle infielders carry UCLA to series win at midway point of season
Shortstop Kevin Kramer was all over the field this weekend, almost as if he had something to prove. That much was evident throughout UCLA’s two victories over Oregon State on Friday and Saturday, but particularly in the fourth inning Friday night. In the top half of the frame, the redshirt junior got the Bruins out […]
Oregon State takes series opener, ends UCLA’s winning streak
UCLA and Oregon State boast of two of the best offenses in the Pac-12, but on Thursday night, it was their two starting pitchers who were the storylines. Bruin junior James Kaprielian came into the game leading the conference in strikeouts, and of those 55 strikeouts, 38 percent of them were caught looking. On the […]