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Bruins Crush Razorbacks 11-0 in WCWS Stunner
30 May
Summary
- UCLA scored nine runs in the second inning, a WCWS single-inning record.
- Megan Grant set the UCLA career home run record during the game.
- The Bruins won 11-0 in a five-inning run-rule victory over Arkansas.
The UCLA Bruins, seeded eighth, demonstrated exceptional offensive power at the Women's College World Series, defeating the fifth-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks 11-0 in a run-rule shortened five-inning contest. This decisive victory on Friday night ensures UCLA advances in the losers' bracket, with their next game scheduled for Sunday.
The Bruins' offense erupted in the second inning, plating nine runs against three Arkansas pitchers. This offensive outburst tied for the second-most runs scored in a single inning in WCWS history. Key offensive plays included Aleena Garcia's leadoff home run and Megan Grant's record-setting 42nd career homer, which also gave UCLA a commanding 7-0 lead.
UCLA's pitching and defense were equally formidable, with senior pitcher Taylor Tinsley allowing only three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. The Bruins' collective offensive effort saw every player reach home plate during the dominant second inning. Another home run in the fifth inning by Jolyna Lamar further extended UCLA's lead to the final 11-0 margin.
