This post was updated May 23 at 11:35 p.m. Through four innings, junior outfielder JonJon Vaughns looked like he would be the star of Tuesday’s show. Read more...
Photo: Junior outfielder JonJon Vaughns fouls a ball off during a game against USC. Vaughns scored once and recorded three RBIs during No. 7 seed UCLA’s first game of the Pac-12 tournament. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Two years ago, with no existing conference tournament, the Bruins’ regular-season concluding loss would have marked the end of the year altogether. No. 7 seed UCLA baseball (27-23-1, 12-16-1 Pac-12) is currently projected to miss the NCAA tournament, according to D1Baseball. Read more...
Photo: Senior outfielder/left-hander Josh Hahn readies for a pitch while hitting against USC. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
No. 7 seed UCLA baseball (27-23-1, 12-16-1 Pac-12) finished its regular season below .500 in conference play for the first time since 2016 and now sits on the bubble of an NCAA tournament berth. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore infielder Duce Gourson leans over in a ready position behind second base while on defense. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Freshman left-hander Chris Grothues took the mound Saturday in the bottom of the eighth inning with the game and series each tied at one apiece. Making his collegiate debut, Grothues recorded two outs before facing outfielder and former UCLA player Nick McLain with the chance to keep the game tied. Read more...
Photo: Junior infielder Daylen Reyes readies for a pitch. Reyes notched six hits in the series against Arizona State. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins have no time to sulk after their biggest loss since 2007. UCLA baseball (26-21-1, 11-14-1 Pac-12) will face Arizona State (29-21, 14-12) on the road beginning Thursday night for its final series of the regular season. Read more...
Photo: Junior third baseman Kyle Karros loads up on a pitch during a game against USC. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Playing “Bruin baseball” is a common phrase in the clubhouse of Jackie Robinson Stadium. It’s a motto that coach John Savage and the rest of UCLA baseball use frequently. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore right-hander Alonzo Tredwell strides during his delivery. Tredwell is out for the remainder of the season after suffering injuries to his back and ribs. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)
Peaks and valleys of pitching were on display through Kelly Austin’s final regular-season home start Saturday. But the lows ultimately weighed heaviest when all was said and done. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outfielder Jarrod Hocking awaits a pitch in a game against USC. Hocking hit his third home run in as many games in Saturday’s loss to No. 15 Oregon State. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
