UCLA falls to Saint Mary's in extra innings of elimination game

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

UCLA falls to Saint Mary's in extra innings of elimination game
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UCLA's season ended with a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary's in the Los Angeles Regional on May 31, 2026. Freshman Angel Cervantes pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while striking out seven. UCLA's offense built leads only to struggle with separation, culminating in a walk-off single by Saint Mary's in the 10th inning. Coach John Savage acknowledged the team's achievements despite the painful ending.

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  • UCLA led 5-3 in the fifth inning before Saint Mary's comeback.
  • Cervantes faced pitch-clock violations but minimized damage in tough situations.
  • Phoenix Call made a key defensive play, robbing a potential home run.
  • UCLA's pitching depth was tested due to injuries and previous workloads.
  • Saint Mary's secured victory with a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning.
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Freshman Angel Cervantes delivered a gutsy outing, and UCLA fought until the final inning, but the Bruins' postseason run ended in a 6-5 extra-inning loss to Saint Mary's in the Los Angeles Regional.

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