Trending Now - Top Seed UCLA Bows Out of NCAA Tournament After Shocking Loss
WHO:
AP - UCLA baseball team, head coach John Savage, pitcher Angel Cervantes, outfielder Payton Brennan, second baseman Aidan Aguayo, and shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
NY Post - Saint Mary's baseball team.
WHAT:
NY Post - UCLA baseball is described as the "flop of the NCAA Tournament" after their elimination.
Baseball America - UCLA's 2026 season is noted as one of the greatest regular seasons in decades, with a record of 52-8.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's loss to Saint Mary's marked them as the only No. 1 national seed to lose its tournament opener.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's pitching staff included relievers Cal Randall and Easton Hawk, who pitched in all three regional games.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's offense averaged 5.9 runs per game in May, down 2.1 runs from their earlier season average.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA ranked 220th nationally in wOBA (.336) and 216th in OPS (.763) since May 1.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's season ended with a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's in the NCAA tournament, marking them as the second NCAA No. 1 overall seed to be eliminated in the regional round since 1999, following Vanderbilt in 2025.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA led 5-4 entering the ninth inning but allowed a game-tying run, ultimately losing in the 10th inning.
Los Angeles Times - Saint Mary's pitcher David Roberts retired the Bruins in order in the 10th inning, leading to the walk-off win.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's pitching staff included relievers Cal Randall and Easton Hawk, who pitched in all three regional games.
Los Angeles Times - Coach John Savage noted that the absence of ace Logan Reddemann had a "major effect" on the pitching staff, as he had not pitched since April 17 due to arm soreness.
Los Angeles Times - Roch Cholowsky's collegiate career ended with the loss, and he is widely expected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA was eliminated from the NCAA tournament after a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's, marking them as the second NCAA No. 1 overall seed to be eliminated in the regional round since 1999.
Los Angeles Times - Saint Mary's achieved a walk-off win with Makoa Sniffen driving in Cody Kashimoto in the 10th inning.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's season record was 52-8, and they were the first team to start and end a season ranked No. 1 in the Baseball America College Baseball Top 25.
Baseball America - UCLA's season ended with a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's in 10 innings, marking one of the most stunning collapses in college baseball history.
Baseball America - A quarter of UCLA's losses this season occurred during the Westwood Regional.
Baseball America - UCLA's 2026 season record was 52-8, and they were the first team to start and end a season ranked No. 1 in the Baseball America College Baseball Top 25.
Baseball America - Roch Cholowsky, a key player for UCLA, went 2-for-12 across the two losses in the regional tournament.
AP - UCLA, the No. 1 national seed, was eliminated from the NCAA baseball tournament after losing to Saint Mary's.
Baseball America - UCLA lost 3-2 to Saint Mary's and then won 6-5 against Virginia Tech before losing 6-5 in extra innings to Saint Mary's, ending their season.
Baseball America - UCLA finished the season with a record of 52-8.
Baseball America - UCLA is the only No. 1 national seed to lose its tournament opener.
WHERE:
Baseball America - The games were played at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
WHEN:
Baseball America - UCLA's season ended on a Sunday after a series of games against Saint Mary's and Virginia Tech.
WHY:
Baseball America - Injuries to key players, including ace Logan Reddemann and outfielder Payton Brennan, contributed to UCLA's struggles.
Los Angeles Times - Coach John Savage noted that the absence of ace Logan Reddemann due to arm soreness had a "major effect" on the pitching staff.
Los Angeles Times - Savage expressed emotional sentiments regarding the impact of shortstop Roch Cholowsky on the program, stating, "He just had such an impact on the program... He’s a Bruin through and through."
Baseball America - Injuries to key players, including ace Logan Reddemann, who had not pitched since April 17, and second baseman Aidan Aguayo, who rolled his ankle during regional play, contributed to UCLA's struggles.
Baseball America - UCLA's performance declined in May, averaging 5.9 runs per game, down 2.1 runs from their earlier season average.
Baseball America - Injuries to key players, including ace Logan Reddemann and outfielder Payton Brennan, contributed to the team's struggles.
HOW:
Los Angeles Times - UCLA went 6-for-43 with runners on base during the regional tournament.
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's pitching staff included relievers Cal Randall and Easton Hawk, who pitched in all three regional games.
Baseball America - UCLA went 6-for-43 with runners on base during the regional tournament.
Baseball America - UCLA needed walk-off wins in all three games of the Big Ten Tournament to claim the championship.
Baseball America - UCLA went 6-for-43 with runners on base during the regional tournament.
(UPDATED June 1, 2026 23:26 UTC)
UCLA baseball has been labeled the "flop of the NCAA Tournament" following their shocking elimination, making them the only No. 1 national seed to lose its tournament opener after a remarkable regular season with a record of fifty-two wins and eight losses. Despite their strong performance earlier in the season, injuries to key players like ace Logan Reddemann and outfielder Payton Brennan, along with a struggling offense that averaged just 5.9 runs per game in May, contributed to their downfall. In the regional tournament, UCLA's hitters struggled significantly, going just six for forty-three with runners on base, highlighting their challenges at a critical moment.
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(UPDATED June 1, 2026 18:52 UTC)
UCLA's baseball season came to an unexpected end with a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's in the NCAA tournament, making them the second No. 1 overall seed to be eliminated in the regional round since 1999. Despite leading 5-4 going into the ninth inning, UCLA allowed a game-tying run and ultimately fell in the 10th, where Saint Mary's pitcher David Roberts retired the Bruins in order for the walk-off win. Coach John Savage highlighted the significant impact of ace Logan Reddemann's absence due to arm soreness, while Roch Cholowsky's collegiate career concluded with this game, as he is projected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.
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(UPDATED June 1, 2026 14:54 UTC)
UCLA's baseball team was eliminated from the NCAA tournament after a close 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's, making them the second No. 1 overall seed to be knocked out in the regional round since 1999. The game ended dramatically with a walk-off win for Saint Mary's, as Makoa Sniffen drove in Cody Kashimoto in the 10th inning. Coach John Savage highlighted the significant impact of ace Logan Reddemann's absence due to arm soreness and expressed heartfelt sentiments about shortstop Roch Cholowsky's contributions to the program, saying, "He just had such an impact on the program... He’s a Bruin through and through."
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(UPDATED June 1, 2026 08:46 UTC)
UCLA's baseball season came to a shocking end with a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's in 10 innings, marking one of the most stunning collapses in college baseball history. Despite finishing the season with an impressive record of 52-8 and being the first team to start and end ranked No. 1 in the Baseball America College Baseball Top 25, the Bruins struggled during the Westwood Regional, where a quarter of their losses occurred. Key injuries, including ace Logan Reddemann's absence since April 17 and second baseman Aidan Aguayo's rolled ankle, hampered their performance, leading to a dismal 6-for-43 showing with runners on base throughout the tournament.
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(UPDATED June 1, 2026 06:34 UTC)
UCLA, the top national seed in the NCAA baseball tournament, was eliminated after a tough series of games against Saint Mary's, finishing their season with a record of 52-8. The team lost 3-2 to Saint Mary's, managed a narrow 6-5 victory over Virginia Tech, but ultimately fell again to Saint Mary's in extra innings with a final score of 6-5. Injuries to key players and a decline in performance during May contributed to their struggles, as they averaged only 5.9 runs per game, down from their earlier season average.