Taylor Bloom threw six innings of one hit ball, and Anthony Papio's double provided a run. Kevin Mooney struck out five Bruins in a three-inning save. On to Charlottesville!
Yesterday the Bruins stayed alive in the L.A. Regional round by defeating Maryland 4-2. So the winner of tonight's game advances to the Super Regional round to face Virginia.
UCLA started RHP Grant (4-1, 1.80 era) vs. Maryland's Taylor Bloom (1-3, 4.55 era). Given the do-or-die nature of tonight's game, all arms in both bullpens were on full alert.
Which team will blink first?
Both pitchers sailed through the first two innings.