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. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior outfielder Eric Filia will face arguably the nations best pitching staff against Cal State Fullerton. The Titans sport a team ERA of 2.23 and have allowed the fewest hits nationally. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)

As UCLA baseball approached its season’s halfway point, the outlook wasn’t great. The Bruins started the season as a top-10 team, but poor play pushed them out of the rankings and into tenth place in the Pac-12. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Christoph Bono isn’t the most skilled Bruin with the bat, but his elite-level play in center field and his five years of experience have been key for UCLA baseball. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)

UCLA baseball had already won the series entering Saturday’s game against Oregon, but the Bruins didn’t exactly look content with a series win. They blew out the Ducks 13-1, pulling off a three-game sweep that pushed UCLA (19-18, 9-9 Pac-12) over Oregon (17-17, 7-8 Pac-12) in the conference standings. Read more...

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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. Read more...

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It’s generally not good to get out-hit by the other team, but the Bruins will take a win any way they can get it. UCLA baseball (17-18, 7-9 Pac-12) picked up a 6-3 victory in its opening game against Oregon (17-14, 7-6) Thursday night. Read more...

Photo: Starting pitcher Griffin Canning had pitched two straight complete games entering Thursday’s matchup. The righty made it into the seventh against Oregon, earning a win and striking out six. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

It’s been a month since UCLA baseball took a conference series, but coach John Savage still thinks the Bruins have a shot at defending their conference title. Read more...

Photo: Outfielder Daniel Amaral wasn’t an everyday player early in the season, but the freshman may be tested against Oregon. Coach John Savage said he wanted to start Amaral against lefties, and UCLA baseball is slated to face three southpaws this weekend. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)