A Night of Power and Precision
On May 14, 2026, the UCLA Bruins traveled to Husky Ballpark in Seattle, where they faced the Washington Huskies in a highly anticipated non‑conference baseball showdown.
The Bruins emerged victorious, posting an 8‑3 win that was characterized by a flurry of extra‑base hits and clutch situational baseball.
Colton Bower was the offensive catalyst, launching two deep home runs that shifted momentum in UCLA’s favor. His second blast not only cleared the fence but also plated Sam DeCarlo, who had earlier singled to set the stage.
Braeden Terry added two RBIs with a timely single that brought home Braeden Terry from second, while also contributing a sacrifice fly that scored Ethan Swidler in the seventh inning.
The game featured several pivotal moments, including a sacrifice fly to center field by Casen Taggart that put out the left fielder and scored Ty Cowan, as well as a wild pitch in the seventh that allowed a run to cross the plate.
On the mound, Thomas Jackson earned the win, improving to 2‑4, while Wylan Moss took the loss, slipping to 5‑1. Closer Gunnar Nichols sealed the victory with a save, finishing his appearance with a clean ninth.
Managerial decisions and defensive alignments were closely watched, but it was the combination of power hitting and timely pitching that ultimately decided the contest.
The win improves UCLA’s early‑season standing and underscores the team’s depth, while Washington will look to regroup as they head into the next stretch of their schedule.