Coach John Savage said the scoreline was starting to become all too familiar. “You certainly don’t want to think like that,” Savage said. “But it does creep into your mind, ‘Here we go again.’” In both of the Bruins’ midweek games, their pitching helped them secure a lead of multiple runs. Read more...

Photo: UCLA baseball freshman right-hander Alonzo Tredwell stands on the mound. Tredwell closed out the game for the Bruins in their contest against UC Riverside on Friday to record his first save of the season. (Joseph Hsing/Daily Bruin)

Amid their worst start in six years, the Bruins will take on a winless opponent. UCLA baseball (2-3) will host UC Riverside (0-4) for a three-game series at Jackie Robinson Stadium starting Friday. Read more...

Photo: Outfielder Malakhi Knight swings at a pitch. The UCLA baseball freshman currently leads the Bruins in several categories, including a team-high .368/.500/.684 slash line. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin staff)

Thatcher Hurd threw heat on a cold evening. In his first career start donning the blue and gold, the freshman right-hander allowed one run in five innings while notching 11 strike outs – the most by a UCLA freshman since 2016. Read more...

Photo: Right-hander Thatcher Hurd throws a pitch. The UCLA baseball freshman made his first start as a Bruin on Wednesday against Omaha, striking out 11 and allowing one run in five innings. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)