Freshman left-hander Chris Grothues took the mound Saturday in the bottom of the eighth inning with the game and series each tied at one apiece. Making his collegiate debut, Grothues recorded two outs before facing outfielder and former UCLA player Nick McLain with the chance to keep the game tied. Read more...
Photo: Junior infielder Daylen Reyes readies for a pitch. Reyes notched six hits in the series against Arizona State. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins have no time to sulk after their biggest loss since 2007. UCLA baseball (26-21-1, 11-14-1 Pac-12) will face Arizona State (29-21, 14-12) on the road beginning Thursday night for its final series of the regular season. Read more...
Photo: Junior third baseman Kyle Karros loads up on a pitch during a game against USC. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Playing “Bruin baseball” is a common phrase in the clubhouse of Jackie Robinson Stadium. It’s a motto that coach John Savage and the rest of UCLA baseball use frequently. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore right-hander Alonzo Tredwell strides during his delivery. Tredwell is out for the remainder of the season after suffering injuries to his back and ribs. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)
Peaks and valleys of pitching were on display through Kelly Austin’s final regular-season home start Saturday. But the lows ultimately weighed heaviest when all was said and done. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outfielder Jarrod Hocking awaits a pitch in a game against USC. Hocking hit his third home run in as many games in Saturday’s loss to No. 15 Oregon State. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Coach John Savage had one thing to say following Friday’s win. “We’re not dead yet.” With an NCAA tournament bid potentially at stake, UCLA baseball (26-19-1, 11-12-1 Pac-12) defeated No. Read more...
Photo: Senior catcher Darius Perry prepares to throw the ball after a pitch. (Ilan Berdy/Daily Bruin)
Each game remaining on the Bruins’ schedule can help pave the way toward their goal: an NCAA tournament berth. However, every dip into the loss column raises the stakes of upcoming affairs and ultimately, their fate. Read more...
Photo: Junior right-hander Caedon Kottinger grips a knuckle curve as he lunges to deliver a pitch. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin)
Amid a five-game losing streak, the Bruins relied on some fresh faces to get back to winning ways. UCLA baseball (25-19-1, 10-12-1 Pac-12) found the answer Tuesday night, defeating Cal State Fullerton (28-16, 17-4 Big West) in 10-2 fashion. Read more...
Photo: Freshman outfielder Jarrod Hocking loads up on a pitch. Hocking’s first-career grand slam gave the Bruins a six-run lead in Tuesday’s game. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin)
