It’s been one step forward and two steps back all season. After the Bruins won their previous two conference series in Westwood, Arizona swept UCLA in Tucson this past weekend. Read more...
Photo: Junior right-hander Nate Leibold walks off the field while coach John Savage waits for a pitcher to come from the bullpen on the mound. (Darlene Sanzon/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated March 31 at 11:28 p.m. The Bruins had three opportunities to end their winless road record. But in all three games – Thursday, Friday and Saturday – each contest concluded with a Wildcat walk-off. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore right-hander Michael Barnett pitches. Barnett tossed a career-high seven innings against Arizona, but UCLA fell in extra innings on its third straight walk-off loss. (Ella Greenberg Winnick/Daily Bruin staff)
In the bottom of the 12th with the game tied at a dozen apiece, a crack came from Payton Brennan’s bat. The sophomore outfielder sent the ball up the middle for a walk-off RBI single, his second walk-off hit of the season and his seventh hit of the game. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore outfielder Payton Brennan points toward the dugout. (Courtesy of Ross Turteltaub/UCLA Athletics)
Malakhi Knight entered Westwood ready to patrol the outfield as the Bruins’ everyday center fielder. As a freshman and sophomore, the Marysville, Washington, local was given that chance – showcasing his rangy defense across the grass at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Read more...
Photo: Junior center fielder Malakhi Knight swings at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Knight’s home run was the game-winner against the Trojans. (Courtesy of Ross Turteltaub/UCLA Athletics)
JonJon Vaughns narrowly missed a diving catch Friday night. The Trojans scored their ninth and 10th runs of the game as a result – pushing a series-opening win for the Bruins even further out of reach. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore right-hander Michael Barnett pitches at Jackie Robinson Stadium. (Courtesy of Ross Turteltaub/UCLA Athletics)
The scenes at Jackie Robinson Stadium were reminiscent of “Looney Tunes.” Like something Bill and Ted might encounter at the Circle K. As if Lemony Snicket’s words jumped from the page to the diamond. Read more...
Photo: Junior right-hander Luke Jewett pitches at Jackie Robinson Stadium. (Courtesy of Ross Turteltaub/UCLA Athletics)
By Mika McCaffreyDaily Bruin contributor The Bruins are preparing for an infamous rivalry match-up. And Roman Martin is hoping his weekend prowess carries into the crosstown duel. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior right-hander Chris Aldrich pitches against Washington State at Jackie Robinson Stadium. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
