By Jonah Rosenberg

In game 1, UCLA jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first after the Bruin’s first 3 hitters found their way around the bases and home. After that, Oregon’s Brooke Yanez and Samaria Diaz combined for 2 allowed hits, 0 runs, and 11 strikeouts. Oregon also swung the bats well in game 1, however the Ducks did not find pay day as Oregon stranded 10 runners on base thought the game. Oregon’s 8 hits compared to UCLA’s 4 proved not to be enough as UCLA hung on through excellent pitching from Rachel Garcia to take game 1 by a score of 3-0.

In game 2, UCLA proved to be the much more dominant team. Makenna Kliethermes drew the start and played solid though the first 3 innings before walking 2 runners in the top of the the 4th and being pulled. Samaria Diaz, who was excellent in relief in game 1, did not have her magic stuff as she allowed 7 hits and 6 earned runs thorough her 3 1/3 innings of work. In the top of the 5th, Delanie Wisz hit a three run HR which really gave UCLA complete control over the Ducks as the Bruins held on for a 9-3 win over the Oregon Ducks. 

The teams will be back in action tomorrow at Noon PST as Oregon looks to tie up the weekend series at 2 games apiece. KWVA sports will have the live broadcast and all of the coverage from Jane Sanders Stadium.

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