UCLA baseball players want to keep the rivalry out of their heads in what could prove to be close games against USC. They want to treat this weekend like any other Pac-12 series. “We just have to come out, execute and be fired up,” said senior infielder Kevin Williams. “Not just because it’s this game […]
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UCLA baseball fends off LMU offense, pitches shutout
In the Bruins’ third faceoff against the Loyola Marymount Lions this season, the key to their successful 3-0 shutout win was consistently sticking to their approach and not letting up throughout the night. “We just stuck with our plan the whole game,” said senior infielder Kevin Williams. “When it comes around, it comes around, and […]
UCLA baseball strives for win in third match against LMU
With a little over a month left of regular season play, UCLA baseball is set to face the Loyola Marymount Lions for the third time this season. Their first meeting against LMU ended in a 6-1 loss, in which the Bruins were unable to find their offensive footing, scoring only once in the seventh inning. […]
UCLA baseball struck by injury again, Keck out for season
Junior third baseman Chris Keck will miss the remainder of the 2014 season with a blood clot in his arm, UCLA baseball announced Monday.
UCLA baseball offense shines in Utah series win
With two outs and one runner on base in the top of the ninth inning, pitcher Nick Kern felt more excitement than pressure as he threw on his gloves, walked up to the batter’s box and swung hard. The redshirt freshman homered to left field on his first collegiate plate appearance, scoring a two-run home […]
Baseball looks for win in weekend series against Utah
After playing seven of its last eight games away from Jackie Robinson Stadium, UCLA baseball is on the last leg of its road trip. As the team travels to Utah for a three-game series, it faces more questions than answers possibly for the first time since the preseason. The biggest question: Can UCLA win a […]
Jackie Robinson Day, MLB honor former Bruin
“Maybe tomorrow, we’ll all wear ’42,’” said Lucas Black as he portrayed former Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese in the 2013 film, “42”. That day is today: Jackie Robinson Day, the day in Major League Baseball that former Bruin and four-sport letter winner Jackie Robinson is honored and celebrated as every player wears his […]