Despite a handful of missed scoring opportunities, the Bruins’ offense was enough to earn the win. No. 2 UCLA softball (35-3, 14-2 Pac-12) defeated Stanford (29-15, 8-8) 4-0 in the opener of the Bruins’ final homestand of the regular season. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior pitcher/first baseman Rachel Garcia lowered her season ERA to 0.58 in No. 2 UCLA’s win over Stanford. The Bruins have won nine games in a row and maintained their lead at the top of the Pac-12 standings. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)

The first-place Bruins have one last chance to defend their near-perfect record at home. No. 2 UCLA softball (34-3, 13-2 Pac-12) will play its final regular-season series at Easton Stadium with a four-game set against Stanford (29-14, 8-7) beginning Friday. Read more...

Photo: Freshman infielder Thessa Malau’lulu has played in every game in No. 2 UCLA softball’s last three series and has hit safely six times in those contests. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)

The Bruins small-balled their way to a doubleheader sweep. No. 2 UCLA softball (34-3, 13-2 Pac-12) defeated Long Beach State (26-8, 19-2 Big West) in both legs of a doubleheader Wednesday, beating the Beach 5-1 in the opener and 10-2 in five innings in the nightcap on the road. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore utility Anna Vines hit No. 2 UCLA softball’s only home run of the day – and only her second of the year – in the Bruins doubleheader win Wednesday. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin Staff)

The Bruins are taking a short break from conference play with a trip to Long Beach. No. 2 UCLA softball (32-3, 13-2 Pac-12) will face Long Beach State (26-6, 19-2 Big West) in a makeup doubleheader Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore pitcher/first baseman Megan Faraimo is one of three UCLA softball pitchers with a sub-two ERA, as she has posted a 1.16 ERA so far this campaign. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)

Despite facing their lowest-ranked conference opponent, the Bruins are not planning on taking it easy this weekend. No. 2 UCLA softball (28-3, 10-2 Pac-12) will travel to Utah (19-23, 2-13) for a four-game series starting Friday. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior infielder Delanie Wisz is one of three players who have started all 31 games for UCLA softball this season and currently ranks second on the team with 26 RBIs. (Kaiya Pomeroy-Tso/Daily Bruin senior staff)