PHOENIX – Ninth-ranked Sun Devil Baseball dropped its series opener against No. 2 UCLA, 9-0, on Friday night at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
The Bruins (35-11, 17-5) took an early lead with two runs in the top of the second inning and added seven runs, including a four-run sixth. UCLA starting right-hander James Kaprielian (9-4) tossed seven scoreless innings to pick up the win as he scattered five hits and a walk.
Arizona State trailed by four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and threatened with three singles in the frame. However, a leadoff hit by shortstop Colby Woodmansee was erased as he was picked off at first, and two fly balls stranded third baseman David Greer and right fielder Trever Allen to keep the Sun Devils (29-16, 14-8) off the board.