By Cameron Stuart | Reporter
LOS ANGELES — The UCLA Bruins showcased why they are the No. 1 ranked team in college baseball by knocking Baylor out of the tournament, taking an 11-6 victory at Jackie Robinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The final score does not accurately represent the back-and-forth nature of the game, however. The Bruins jumped out to an early lead with a two-run homer by senior outfielder Jake Pries off Bears sophomore starter Tyler Thomas. Facing a 2-0 deficit, the Bears struck back with three runs in the second inning after back-to-back doubles led to another two-run homer, this time by Baylor senior right fielder Cole Haring.