With Jackie Robinson Stadium located west of the 405 Freeway, students rarely make the trip to UCLA’s home baseball field.
That’s something head coach John Savage would like to see change this season.
“We’d love to get more students at our games,” he said. “The students, when they come out to the games, create excitement and seem to create a great atmosphere.”
The obstacle that most students face is a lack of transportation. Without a ride, JRS is a daunting 40 minutes by foot.
Savage feels that the pleasant southern California weather, mixed with an enjoyable atmosphere make for a good experience.
“We have the Saturday day game and the Sunday day game,” Savage said. “The weather is beautiful out here. It’s just a great environment.”
The fifth-year coach acknowledges that his Bruins must perform on the field in order to attract more fans. Yet, after winning the first two games of the series, Sunday’s finale drew a series-low 682 fans.
“In terms of marketing, I can’t tell you how we can get them over here,” Savage said. “But we’d love their support.”