PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State used 12 hits to post a 7-3 victory over No. 28 UCLA at Bailey-Brayton Field Saturday afternoon, clinching its fourth straight conference series for the first time since 1995.
WSU (24-22, 10-13 Pac-12) saw four players record multiple-hit games led by sophomore shortstop with three hits and two runs scored. Junior designated hitter had two hits including his third homer of the season. Junior outfielder JJ Hancock and junior third baseman each collected two hits. Matheny and Alvarez each extended their hitting streaks to nine games. Junior starting pitcher improved to 5-2 after allowing just two earned runs on four hits in 5.