UCLA Bruins Edge Washington Huskies 6-5 in Extra-Inning Thriller
On May 15, 2026, the UCLA Bruins traveled to Husky Ballpark in Seattle, where they edged the Washington Huskies 6‑5 in a tightly contested baseball game.
Early Surge
The Bruins opened the scoring in the second inning when Casen Taggart launched a triple to left field, driving home Paul, Mic and Wilson. The timely hit set an aggressive tone early in the contest.
Washington answered in the third with a double from Mic Paul that brought across Bower and Colton, but the Bruins quickly regained momentum.
Mid‑Game Momentum
A sixth‑inning blast from Aiden Aguayo sent the ball over the left‑field fence, plating Gasparino and Will, while a seventh‑inning homer from Jackson Hotchkiss added Terry and Braeden to the tally.
The eighth inning saw Jarrod Hocking single up the middle, loading the bases and allowing Dugger and Cashel to cross the plate, narrowing the gap.
Late Inning Drama
In the ninth, Cashel Dugger delivered a decisive double to right‑center, scoring Call, Phoenix and Gasparino to push UCLA ahead 6‑5. The lead held as Easton Hawk closed out the game with a save.
On the mound, Cal Randall earned the win for UCLA, while Bryce Johnson took the loss for Washington. Hawk’s ninth‑inning appearance sealed the victory.
The back‑and‑forth affair showcased a blend of power hitting and clutch pitching, underscoring the competitive spirit of both squads.