UCLA Advances to Championship Round in Regional with 11-5 Victory Over Arizona State
LOS ANGELES — The UCLA Bruins showcased their offensive prowess Saturday night, defeating Arizona State 11-5 to secure a spot in the championship round of the Los Angeles Regional. The highlight of the game was a grand slam by Roman Martin during a staggering seven-run second inning. UCLA continued to build their lead with two additional runs in the third, driven by a double from Dean West and a single from Roch Cholowsky.
The Bruins collected 12 hits overall, with Payton Brennan contributing three of those. Following their 19-4 triumph over Fresno State the previous day, UCLA’s dominant performance positioned them favorably in the tournament. They now await the outcome of Sunday’s elimination game between Arizona State and UC Irvine. The victorious team must overcome UCLA twice to claim the regional title, while the Bruins need just one win to advance.
Arizona State, despite their efforts—including two RBIs from Brody Briggs—struggled on the mound, with Jack Martinez allowing seven runs in just 1.2 innings. UCLA aims to add to its legacy, having previously secured seven regional championships and a College World Series title in 2013.
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