A dominant performance
On May 14, 2026, the University of Washington baseball squad traveled to Husky Ballpark for a showdown against UCLA, ultimately securing an 8‑0 victory that lasted the full nine innings.
The Huskies' offense erupted early, highlighted by Colton Bower's deep left‑field homer in the fourth inning and a towering shot to deep center in the fifth, the latter driving in multiple runs and finishing with three RBIs.
Braeden Terry added a sacrifice fly in the eighth and a single in the fifth, while Sam DeCarlo and Dean West each recorded singles and West also drew a hit‑by‑pitch, keeping the lineup productive throughout.
Jackson Thomas was credited with the win after a solid outing on the mound, while UCLA's Wylan Moss took the loss despite a valiant effort that included a sacrifice fly in the fifth.
The final score of 8‑0 underscored Washington's dominance, improving their season record to 23‑29 overall and 12‑16 in conference play, while UCLA fell to 46‑6 overall and 26‑2 in league competition.
Key moments included a wild pitch in the seventh that allowed Bower to score and a double play involving Levu Mulivai, Roch Cholowsky, and Phoenix Call that halted UCLA's rally attempts.