The No. 7 UCLA Bruins continued their romp through the college baseball schedule over the weekend with a pair of 12-3 victories over the Washington State Cougars. UCLA however was denied its sweep on Sunday, as rain washed away the series finale, postponing it until Monday.
UCLA has won three straight games and 15 of their last 16 contests, including two this weekend. Adam Plutko struck out 10 batters in six innings on Friday in the Bruins' 12-3 victory over the Cougars.
On Saturday, Beau Amaral had five hits, including two doubles, and scored three runs, and Jeff Gelalich went 2-for-3 with his third home runs of the season. The Bruins scored six runs in the sixth inning to turn the tide.
Junior Kyle Swannack starts the series finale for Washington State against the Bruins on Monday at 1 p.m. PST at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Bruins (17-4, 4-1) travel to Salt Lake City to battle the Utah Utes next weekend.
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