Facing an extension to its five-game losing streak, the Bruins needed to change course soon. Down to their final out and trailing by two runs, sophomore infielder Duce Gourson was their last hope. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore infielder Duce Gourson prepares to hit. Gourson’s game-tying home run in the ninth kept the Bruins alive. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
A duo of road losses over the weekend extended the Bruins’ losing streak. After snow caused Saturday’s contest to be postponed, No. 23 UCLA baseball (16-8, 6-5 Pac-12) found itself on the back foot for much of the series against Washington State (18-9, 5-6), falling short by four runs in both Friday’s and Sunday’s matchups. Read more...
Photo: Senior catcher Darius Perry watched a pitch come in during a game against Arizona. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Sunny, with a slight breeze and a packed crowd. The atmosphere at Jackie Robinson Stadium was a showcase of Westwood in the spring. However, a purple and gold storm brewed and ultimately poured throughout Sunday afternoon’s contest, leading to 21 hits from Washington (16-6, 4-2 Pac-12) – the highest total the Bruins have conceded in 2023 and the most since their 47-run thriller in the Pac-12 tournament last season. Read more...
Photo: Junior outfielder JonJon Vaughns loads up on a pitch. Vaughns launched a three-run homer in the Bruins’ attempted comeback against Washington on Sunday. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Under the bright lights and bitter winds of Jackie Robinson Stadium, UCLA engaged in a war of attrition against Washington. The result was an extra-innings defeat and the Bruins’ first home loss of the season. Read more...
Photo: Freshman right-hander Michael Barnett delivers a pitch. Barnett tossed 5.2 hitless innings in Saturday’s contest against Washington. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Jake Brooks’ first month on the mound proved tumultuous. Pegged as the Bruins’ ace by coach John Savage, the junior right-hander struggled to discover efficiency as the Friday-night starter and was roughed up in two of the team’s three losses – conceding five runs to No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore second baseman Duce Gourson readies himself on defense. Gourson paced the Bruins with two runs and two RBIs on Friday. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
After a perfect 12-0 start at home this season, the Bruins will have the chance to keep up their winning ways against Washington this weekend. No. Read more...
Photo: Senior right-hander Kelly Austin looks to home plate in the middle of his delivery. Austin’s 0.99 earned run average is among the best in the nation. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
An hour delay and a game filled with rain could not weather the Bruins enough to stop a sweep of the Wildcats. No. 7 UCLA baseball’s (15-3, 5-1 Pac-12) series finale against Arizona (12-6, 3-3 Pac-12) started later than planned Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore shortstop Cody Schrier loads up for a pitch. Schrier paced the team with three hits in Sunday’s win over Arizona. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
