Official Site of the Cougars · May 10, 2021
Cougars Drop Series-Finale to No. 16 UCLA
PULLMAN, Wash. (May 9, 2021) – Washington State dropped the series rubber game with No. 16 UCLA 16-7 at Bailey-Brayton Field Sunday afternoon.
The Cougars (23-19, 10-14 Pac-12) claimed Friday's opener but dropped Saturday's contest after taking a two-run lead into the ninth inning. UCLA improved to 27-15 overall and 14-10 in conference play.
WSU received a pair of hits from Jack Smith while Jacob McKeon had a two-run double, Nate Swarts drove in three runs, Tristan Peterson hit a solo homer and Kyle Manzardo singled and scored twice.
The Cougars collected 10 hits but left 10 runners on base while UCLA collected 16 hits and scored in each of the first four innings to clinch the series.