UCLA Advances in Men’s College World Series with 6-4 Win over Murray State
OMAHA, Neb. — The No. 15 UCLA Bruins showcased their offensive strength and bullpen resilience on Saturday, defeating Murray State 6-4 in their opening game of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field. Early momentum set the tone, with the Bruins scoring four runs in the decisive fourth inning, securing their sixth consecutive victory.
UCLA (48-16) initially struggled at the plate, loading the bases multiple times but only managing one run in the first three innings. A safety squeeze by Roch Cholowsky began a surge in the fourth, highlighted by AJ Salgado’s two-run double that expanded the Bruins’ lead to 6-0. Despite a shaky outing by starter Michael Barnett, who exited due to leg cramps, the bullpen maintained control over the game.
Murray State (44-16) fought back with two runs in the sixth and succeeded in narrowing the score to 6-4 in the eighth. However, UCLA freshman closer Easton Hawk delivered a stellar ninth inning, securing his eighth save of the season. The Bruins will face either Arkansas or LSU on Monday at 4 p.m. PDT in the winner’s bracket.
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