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)
Baseball is a timely game. The difference between a win and a loss can be just a few hits that come with runners on base. A lack of timeliness has plagued UCLA lately, as it carried a .118 batting average with runners in scoring position during the seven-game skid that led up to the weekend’s series. Read more...
Photo: Freshman infielder hustles toward third base against Washington State. Martin recorded a career-high five RBIs in the Bruins’ series-winning victory Sunday. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
Matthew Gobel took the mound with the bases loaded, two outs and his team trailing by one. Not a single batter got a hit off the freshman right-hander. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior outfielder AJ Salgado throws the ball in the outfield at Jackie Robinson Stadium. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins had yet to win in March. But after enduring a seven-game losing streak, they reentered the win column for their first win of Pac-12 play under the Friday night lights. Read more...
Photo: Junior right-hander Luke Jewett pitches at Jackie Robinson Stadium. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)
