UCLA baseball has had to get accustomed to playing close games. Of the team’s first 12 games, eight were decided by one run. Coach John Savage said the outcome of each bout could have stemmed from a single pitch. Read more...

Photo: Freshman designated hitter Kyle Cuellar has been the main offensive power behind UCLA’s resurgance. The left-hander is hitting a team-high .400 and has a .507 on-base percentage, which is third on the team, over the course of 55 plate appearances. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The Bruins’ offense has told the story for the past month. UCLA hit just .251 at the plate during its 2-8 stretch throughout the first half of March. Read more...

Photo: Freshman infielder Chase Strumpf had a day on Sunday. The freshman went 3-for-4 with seven RBIs, two doubles and a sacrifice fly. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The Bruins may have just turned their season around. UCLA baseball entered its series against California with a 3-8 record in March, already in a hole in conference play. Read more...

Photo: Although Friday’s game didn’t start well for UCLA, the Bruins recovered and led the momentum to victories in all three matches against California Golden Bears. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)

John Savage holds a team meeting after every single game. After dropping a doubleheader to No. 9 Arizona (15-3) on Saturday that extended UCLA baseball’s (6-11) losing streak to six, the Bruin coach didn’t bother. Read more...

Photo: Nick Valaika’s throwing error cost UCLA game two of its doubleheader Saturday. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)