The Bruins are down to their last shot to prepare for the postseason. For its last series of the season, UCLA baseball (32-18, 15-12 Pac-12) will travel to Phoenix for a three-game set against No. Read more...

Photo: Senior right-hander Michael Townsend has made 33 appearances out of the bullpen for UCLA baseball in 2021, tying for the most in the nation. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)

Matt McLain slashed .397/.422/.621 in 2020, leading all qualified Bruins in both average and slugging. In 2021, he is hitting .325/.432/.578 in the 39 games he has recorded a plate appearance in, again leading his qualified teammates in two of the three categories. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore first baseman JT Schwartz (left) and junior shortstop Matt McLain (right) both missed UCLA baseball’s most recent series against California in which the Bruins lost two out of three games at home. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)

The Bruins endured their worst defeat in nearly four years to their Northern California conference foe. No. 18 UCLA baseball (31-17, 14-11 Pac-12) watched as California (27-23, 13-12) handed it a 14-2 defeat Friday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium, aided by four home runs and 17 total hits for the Golden Bears. Read more...

Photo: Freshman right-hander Jake Brooks delivered a career-high three innings for No. 18 UCLA baseball in its 14-2 loss to California on Friday night, and was the only Bruin pitcher to record an out who did not allow a run. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin staff)