This post was updated Feb. 19 at 9:34 p.m. Uncertainty surrounded Michael Barnett heading into Sunday’s game. Despite being the only pitcher with prior experience as a starter entering the weekend, coach John Savage said the sophomore right-hander wasn’t looking like a player the Bruins could rely on to cement a pitching staff that lost five starters from the 2023 team. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore right-hander Michael Barnett delivers a pitch during the 2023 campaign. (Felicia Keller/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Duce Gourson set the tone for the Bruins’ offense Saturday afternoon. The junior second baseman smashed a two-run home run off the scoreboard in the first inning. Read more...

Photo: Junior second baseman Duce Gourson swings against Gonzaga at Jackie Robinson Stadium on Saturday. Gourson connected for a two-run home run in the first inning. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)

Pass the baton. The Bruins did it all game long. Handing off at-bats to their teammates with a metaphorical baton was not just a mantra Friday night – it was reality. Read more...

Photo: Junior shortstop Cody Schrier claps his hands after advancing to second base on his game-winning single. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)