Easton Hawk pitches four hitless innings for Team USA against Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
UCLA pitcher Easton Hawk threw four hitless innings from the bullpen as Team USA secured a 3-2 win over Japan in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship on Monday. Hawk entered the game in the sixth inning, replacing the starter with runners on base and no outs, and retired all 16 batters he faced. This victory improves Team USA's tournament record to 2-0. Previously, the team had suffered seven consecutive losses against Japan. Team USA is scheduled to play Korea on Tuesday.
- •Team USA wins 3-2 against Japan in Taiwan
- •Easton Hawk pitches four hitless innings for the save
- •Hawk retires 16 batters after entering in the sixth inning
- •Team USA improves to 2-0 in the tournament
- •Next game is against Korea on Tuesday
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA Pitcher Shines in Team USA’s Win Over Japan With Four Hitless Innings
"UCLA rising junior pitcher Easton Hawk is spending the summer representing Team USA at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan. On Monday, he threw four hitless innings out of the bullpen against Japan to lead Team USA to a 3-2 victory at Intercontinental Stadium. The win makes Team USA’s record 2-0 in the tournament. […] The post UCLA Pitcher Shines in Team USA’s Win Over Japan With Four Hitless Innings appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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