The Bruins have rarely failed to put the ball in play this season. The squad averages 2.82 strikeouts per game – its lowest since 2002. But with Oregon’s Lyndsey Grein in the circle, the status quo changed. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student outfielder Jessica Clements stands ready in the batters box at Easton Stadium. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
The Big Ten has not reached softball’s main stage in recent years – it’s been two decades since we last saw the conference win in the Women’s College World Series. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore catcher/utility Alexis Ramirez makes contact on a pitch at Easton Stadium. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 17 at 10:52 p.m. The freshmen are doing more than just alright for the Bruins this season. On opening day, UCLA softball started four freshmen – the program’s most since 2004. Read more...
Photo: Freshman catcher/designated player Sofia Mujica swings at a pitch. (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Every collegiate softball program has its ace. One pitcher is consistently relied upon to start and win marquee matchups, generally returning to the bullpen only to be relieved in the circle by someone trying to emulate their throws. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore pitcher/outfielder Kaitlyn Terry prepares to unwind and deliver a pitch to home plate. (Jessica Allen/Daily Bruin)
Easton Stadium sold out three days in a row. And on each of those days, junior utility Megan Grant cleared the fence – and the full-capacity stands erupted on cue. Read more...
Photo: Junior infielder Jordan Woolery stands ready in the batter’s box at Easton Stadium. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
A person could count on two hands the number of 20-home run seasons by a Bruin. That was until Megan Grant became the exclusive group’s 11th member Friday night. Read more...
Photo: Junior utility Megan Grant celebrates after she prepares to cross home after hitting a home run. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
The Big Ten’s longest active winning streaks will clash in Westwood on Friday. But only one squad can extend its number into double digits. Both boasting nine-game unbeaten runs, No. Read more...
Photo: Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez walks along the third base line at Easton Stadium with a clipboard in hand. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
