Thursday, August 20

In the news:

Baseball squanders lead, recovers to power past UC Irvine in 15-8 win

It almost seemed like the baseball team was the most comfortable in tough, high-pressure situations Tuesday night in its 15-8 mashing of UC Irvine. The Bruins defeated the Anteaters in a marathon slugfest featuring 26 hits, 23 runs and 12 different pitchers. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Kort Peterson had four hits and a team-leading three RBIs on Tuesday night. The right fielder came around to score every time he got on base. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)




Bruins bring new competitive energy to spring football practice

The young quarterback took snaps on the sidelines while UCLA football practiced on Spaulding Field Monday. Standing at 4 feet tall in an oversized Brett Hundley jersey, the elementary schooler tossed himself a blue foam football and then scrambled around in the pocket. Read more...

Photo: Senior wide receiver Jordan Payton is one of several upperclassmen that molds UCLA’s “veteran team.” (Max Himmelrich/Daily Bruin)


UCLA baseball faces unique threat in left-handed pitcher

On Tuesday night, UCLA baseball will face a player – and a team – that has undergone a transformation during the 2015 season. The player is freshman Cameron Bishop. Read more...

Photo: Junior left fielder Ty Moore said coach John Savage often tells the Bruins to outlast the other team and show resilience even if things aren’t going UCLA’s way. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin)


UCLA gains competitive edge as track and field championship approaches

On the UCLA track and field website, there is a banner that rests atop the page. It reads: “2015 Pac-12 track and field championships, May 9-10 (multis) and May 16-17 – UCLA’s Drake Stadium.” Just as the title and location of this event have assumed an elevated spot on the team’s website, it has also occupied a place in the forefront of the Bruins’ minds throughout the year. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior Nicholas Scarvelis said his goal is to improve his shot put distance to a mark that’s over 20 meters. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)