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No. 1 UCLA Baseball Suddenly Stares Down Potential Elimination
- UCLA, the No. 1 seed, suffered a 3-2 upset loss to Saint Mary’s in the regional opener, pushing them toward elimination.
- Saint Mary’s Johnson hit two home runs, delivering the decisive blows in the ninth inning to swing the outcome.
- UCLA faced lineup shifts and injuries, including arm soreness for starter Logan Reddemann and a one-game suspension for Will Gasparino.
- Moss started for UCLA and allowed two runs in five innings as the Bruins fought back but fell short.
- The double-elimination format means UCLA isn’t eliminated yet and can still advance if it rebounds in the regional.
- UCLA will play Virginia Tech in an elimination game, with the winner continuing in the regional.
- The Bruins’ pitching depth will be tested as they search for a fourth game if needed to keep their title run alive.
- UCLA entered the regional in Los Angeles as the favorite to win the College World Series after the regular season.
- The loss marked the first time the No. 1 overall seed lost its opening game in NCAA Baseball Tournament history.
- Saint Mary’s now holds an early edge in the regional, with UCLA needing to respond quickly to stay alive.
- The regional’s host city is Omaha, Nebraska, where the Bruins faced a pivotal recovery opportunity.
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