Catchers are often unsung heroes, while pitchers tend to wear the cape.
But Sunday featured prolific performances from both positions.
No. 7 UCLA softball (21-3, 3-0 Big Ten) defeated Wisconsin (14-10, 0-3) 16-9 Sunday at Easton Stadium to complete the opening-series sweep in its conference slate.

There is a blueprint for how to succeed in softball.
Get runners on base, hit big with runners on and shore up the defense with good pitching.

“Bomberrrrr.”
As senior infielder Jordan Woolery stepped into the batter’s box in the bottom of the fifth, a fan made known the threat Woolery posed with her bat.

The bountiful nature of spring in Southern California promises an excess of sunshine, beach days and calm, warm breezes.
But for those inhabiting Easton Stadium, the season marks the start of Big Ten competition and even bigger opportunities.

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A prolific lineup gives a fighting chance to win any game.
And the bats were swinging as the Bruins closed out their last nonconference tournament of the season.

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Historic feats breed legends.
No. 9 UCLA softball (15-3) defeated East Texas A&M (5-15) 14-0 and No.

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Proving yourself as a team becomes harder after a loss.
But three ranked losses may have been the motivation the Bruins needed to claw their way to six victories last weekend.