UCLA Bruins Face Historic Loss in College World Series Opener
Jun 16, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; UCLA Bruins second baseman Phoenix Call (4) gets hit by a pitch during the second inning against the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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The UCLA Bruins became the first number one overall seed to lose their opening game in the College World Series regional round, falling to Saint Mary’s with a score of 2-0. The team struggled offensively, with key players underperforming and injuries impacting their lineup.
- 01UCLA scored only two runs on six hits in their first game against Saint Mary’s.
- 02Three of UCLA's top hitters combined for just one hit in twelve at-bats, with Roman Martin hitting a home run.
- 03Pitcher Wylan Moss allowed two runs over five innings, striking out four batters.
- 04Michael Barnett, with a 4.15 ERA this season, is set to pitch in the next game despite not having a standout season.
- 05UCLA's lineup faced significant injuries, including Aidan Aguayo and Payton Brennan, but Will Gasparino is expected to return.
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The UCLA Bruins made history for the wrong reasons by becoming the first number one overall seed to lose their opening game in the regional round of the College World Series, falling 2-0 to Saint Mary’s. The Bruins’ offense struggled significantly, managing only two runs on six hits, while key hitters Roch Cholowsky, Mulivai Levu, and Roman Martin went a combined 1-12 at the plate. Martin's only hit was a home run. Pitcher Wylan Moss performed adequately, allowing two runs over five innings, but the Bruins now face a challenging path ahead, as historically, 93% of regional winners win their opening game. Looking forward, Michael Barnett is slated to pitch in the next game, despite not having the same performance level as the injured ace Logan Reddemann. The Bruins also dealt with injuries, losing Aidan Aguayo and Payton Brennan during the game, but will welcome back top hitter Will Gasparino for their next match. The Bruins must now rally to keep their championship hopes alive.
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UCLA's loss puts their championship aspirations in jeopardy, affecting the morale of the team and its supporters.
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