ANAHEIM "”mdash; The slider is one of baseball's most elusive pitches. When thrown well, it can keep hitters guessing for days. Read more...
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UCLA baseball coach John Savage (right) fields questions at the Southern California Baseball Coaches Media Day on Wednesday at ESPN Zone in Anaheim.
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If the UCLA baseball team relished the role of the underdog, the under-the-radar mentality that accompanies stepping on the field as a bunch of unknowns who could sneak up on collegiate baseball's powerhouses, it's out of luck this season. Read more...
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Junior right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole comes into the season ranked as the No. 2 college prospect for the 2011 MLB Draft, according to Baseball America.
OMAHA, Neb. "”mdash; Dan Klein took one look at Whit Merrifield's line drive into right field, then removed his glove and walked slowly off the mound. Typically, it's an inning-ending routine for the UCLA closer, but this time it was on the wrong end of a season-ending loss. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Dan Klein gave up the game-winning RBI-single to South Carolina’s Whit Merrifield in the bottom of the 11th inning of Game 2 Tuesday night.
OMAHA, Neb. "“ In 2011, the College World Series will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art venue in downtown Omaha that promises a modern environment and will "usher in a new era of sports, entertainment and community development," according to the official website for the project. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins react following the 2-1 loss to South Carolina in the second game of the College World Series Championship Series at in Omaha, Neb. on Tuesday.
OMAHA, Neb. "”mdash; The jerseys said Bruins across the front, the hats were blue with a gold B, and the blue stirrup socks were all showing. Read more...
Photo: South Carolina’s senior pitcher Blake Cooper kept many of UCLA’s hitters from getting on base.
OMAHA, Neb. "“ For the second consecutive day, the UCLA baseball team gave up a run to TCU in the first inning and fell behind early. On Saturday, however, the Bruins' counterpunch was swift and straight to the gut of the Horned Frogs. Read more...
OMAHA, Neb. "“ It was a long time coming, but with a chance to move on to college baseball's championship series, UCLA finally got UCLA'd. Read more...
Photo: Freshman left-handed pitcher for the TCU Horned Frogs, Matt Purke, kept many of the Bruins from getting on base.
