Freshman pitcher/utility Addisen Fisher winds back to pitch toward home plate. (Danielle Anz/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Jane Sanders Stadium is a familiar stomping ground for the Bruins.
After spending the last 60 seasons together in the Pac-12, the Ducks and Bruins are more than familiar with each other.
The Bruins have rarely failed to put the ball in play this season.
The squad averages 2.82 strikeouts per game – its lowest since 2002.
But with Oregon’s Lyndsey Grein in the circle, the status quo changed.
This post was updated April 17 at 10:52 p.m.
The freshmen are doing more than just alright for the Bruins this season.
On opening day, UCLA softball started four freshmen – the program’s most since 2004.
Every collegiate softball program has its ace.
One pitcher is consistently relied upon to start and win marquee matchups, generally returning to the bullpen only to be relieved in the circle by someone trying to emulate their throws.
The Big Ten’s longest active winning streaks will clash in Westwood on Friday.
But only one squad can extend its number into double digits.
Both boasting nine-game unbeaten runs, No.
This post was updated April 8 at 12:39 a.m.
The Bruins are halfway through their Big Ten schedule.
And while No. 8 UCLA softball (36-5, 9-1 Big Ten) is still playing at full speed, it did take some time during its two-game sweep over No.
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