After UCLA baseball’s 5-3 win on Friday night in game one of a three-game Super Regional series against Cal State Fullerton, junior shortstop Pat Valaika spoke to Bruin Sports senior staffer Tyler Drohan about the team’s win and dealing with the Major League Baseball draft. Read more...
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June 8, 10:19 am
Q&A: Shortstop Pat Valaika on Friday’s win over Fullerton, MLB Draft
Baseball, Sports
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June 8, 2:20 am
UCLA baseball beats Cal State Fullerton in Super Regional opener
It was just like any other start for junior Adam Plutko, surrendering hits here and there before escaping with big pitches in big moments on Friday night to get his team into winning position. Read more...
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June 7, 7:40 pm
Three Bruins picked up in Day Two of MLB Draft
For much of the season, UCLA baseball has been defined by its pitching and defense. On Friday, the second day of the Major League Baseball draft, the Bruins’ strength on the mound and in the field was validated. Read more...
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June 6, 1:16 am
Super Regional pits UCLA against familiar foe Cal State Fullerton
The NCAA tournament is a grab bag of competition. Teams can end up playing schools they had hardly heard of in pursuit of a title. Read more...
Photo: Although junior pitcher Adam Plutko (top) won’t take the mound in the Super Regional until Friday, he and junior shortstop Pat Valaika (bottom) are already looking ahead to the team’s hopeful return to Omaha for the College World Series.
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June 3, 2:20 am
Baseball advances to Super Regional with shutout over San Diego
Rich Hill happily took his seat at his press conference with a smile and a sigh of relief after San Diego’s win over Cal Poly on Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore pitcher Grant Watson pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up one hit as UCLA advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals.
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June 1, 11:21 pm
Offense awakens to give UCLA comeback win over Cal Poly
The threat of a no-hitter was looming over the heads of UCLA’s fans and players Saturday night, and the tension was palpable. The Bruins couldn’t manage to notch a hit. Read more...
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May 31, 11:31 pm
Plutko leads UCLA baseball to opening win in NCAA regional
UCLA junior starter Adam Plutko became the school’s all-time postseason wins leader Friday night, helping the Bruins advance to the winner’s bracket of their regional with a 5-3 win over the San Diego State Aztecs. Read more...