UCLA baseball eliminated by Saint Mary's in NCAA regional loss

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

UCLA baseball eliminated by Saint Mary's in NCAA regional loss
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UCLA baseball's season ended on June 1, 2026, with a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's in the NCAA regional. The game concluded dramatically in the 10th inning, where Makoa Sniffen hit a walk-off single to eliminate the top-seeded Bruins from the tournament. UCLA had taken a 5-4 lead into the ninth inning, but Saint Mary's rallied to force extras and secure the victory. The Bruins had previously lost to the Gaels in the regional opener, marking a disappointing end to their title hopes after entering as favorites for the first time since 2013.

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  • UCLA loses 6-5 to Saint Mary's in NCAA regional elimination game.
  • Makoa Sniffen hits a walk-off single in the 10th inning.
  • UCLA led 5-4 heading into the ninth before losing the lead.
  • Saint Mary's had previously defeated UCLA 3-2 in the regional opener.
  • UCLA was the top seed in the NCAA tournament.
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UCLA baseball, the top-seeded team in the nation, loses to Saint Mary's 6-5 in the NCAA regionals on a walk-off single by Makoa Sniffen in the 10th inning.

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