Junior third baseman Roman Martin looks down at the dirt. (Kai Dizon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After trailing in each of the first two games of the series, the Bruins still emerged victorious.
But in the weekend’s final contest, the Hornets’ lead proved too much to overcome.
They haven’t come easy, but they all count the same.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (39-3, 21-0 Big Ten) beat Sacramento State (19-25, 5-4 WAC) 5-3 on Saturday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Stadium for the team’s sixth consecutive win, four of which have come in comeback fashion.
After a 21-0 start to their conference schedule, the Bruins will play in their first non-conference weekend series since February.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (37-3, 21-0 Big Ten) is set to face-off against Sacramento State (19-23, 5-4 WAC) in a three game series at Jackie Robinson Stadium starting Friday and concluding Sunday.
The popcorn machine at Jackie Robinson Stadium gets going well before the first pitch.
The cracks, bursts and snaps are a product of the kernels getting hot at different times and popping at different temperatures.
The Golden Gophers battled all weekend long.
But when it was all said and done, the Bruins’ result stayed the same.
Undefeated.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (36-3, 21-0 Big Ten) bested Minnesota (22-17, 5-13) 5-2 Sunday evening to close out Jackie Robinson Week at Jackie Robinson Stadium with its seventh consecutive conference sweep.
The nation’s best pitching staff continues to stifle Big Ten hitters.
Its weekend rotation has been excellent, but the bullpen stands out.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (34-3, 19-0 Big Ten) beat Minnesota (22-15, 5-11 Big Ten) 4-2 in Friday’s series opener, marking the 17th time this season the Bruins have held an opponent to two runs or fewer.
This post was updated April 16 at 11:58 p.m.
For the first time since February, the Bruins are looking to bounce back.
No. 1 UCLA baseball (33-3, 18-0 Big Ten) will face Minnesota (22-14, 5-10) in a three-game weekend series beginning Friday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium.
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