Thanks in part to UCLA, seeds of doubt abound in NCAA baseball

Thanks in part to UCLA, seeds of doubt abound in NCAA baseball

UCLA's NCAA tournament success exemplifies parity in college baseball. Only three of eight seeded teams got to World Series, and all three lost opening games.

Oregon State remains in the hunt in CWS

The Beavers stayed alive in the College World Series on Monday, beating Louisville, 11-4.

N.C. State defeats North Carolina, 8-1, in College World Series

The Wolfpack's Carlos Rodon gives up five hits and strikes out eight in eight scoreless innings against the top-seeded Tar Heels. North Carolina is one loss from elimination.

A hunt-and-peck offense is the right type for UCLA baseball team

The Bruins average only 4.8 runs a game, but they've made the most of limited offensive resources and a strong pitching staff to reach the College World Series.

Oregon State loses College World Series opener

Mississippi State hangs on for 5-4 victory over third-seeded Beavers at Omaha.

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Reporter Sarah Hashim-Waris has details on the death of NASCAR driver Jason Leff...

Reporter Sarah Hashim-Waris has details on the death of NASCAR driver Jason Leffler, who died after a crash during a sprint car race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.

UCLA has momentum going into College World Series

UCLA has momentum going into College World Series

The Bruins have won 17 of their last 20 games, including knocking out Cal State Fullerton to advance. They will next face Louisiana State, which is ranked No. 1 in Baseball America's poll.

UCLA beats Cal State Fullerton to win Super Regional

UCLA beats Cal State Fullerton to win Super Regional

Nick Vander Tuig pitches into the seventh inning in a 3-0 victory in Game 2 of series to help Bruins advance to the College World Series.

LSU earns trip to College World Series

LSU earns trip to College World Series

Tigers blow out Oklahoma to sweep super-regional. Kansas State defeats Oregon State in opener.

UCLA tops Cal State Fullerton 5-3 in 10 innings

UCLA tops Cal State Fullerton 5-3 in 10 innings

Bruins battle their way past Cal State Fullerton in 10 innings to get within a victory of College World Series.

UCLA bullpen has a firm grip on things

UCLA bullpen has a firm grip on things

Relievers James Kaprielian, Zack Weiss and David Berg make Bruins tough to beat in the late innings. UCLA faces Cal State Fullerton with the College World Series on the line.

UCLA had a great 1-3 pitching punch in 2011

UCLA had a great 1-3 pitching punch in 2011

Bruins' Gerrit Cole was the top pick in the major league draft and teammate Trevor Bauer went No. 3.

College baseball at a glance: UCLA at Cal State Fullerton

College baseball at a glance: UCLA at Cal State Fullerton

Facts for Cal State Fullerton-UCLA super-regional.

UCLA, Cal State Fullerton baseball coaches know each other well

UCLA, Cal State Fullerton baseball coaches know each other well

The opponents in this weekend's super-regional worked together in Westwood and have a strong relationship.

UCLA advances to super-regional

UCLA advances to super-regional

Grant Watson retires 21 of 23 batters and gives up one hit in 6-0 win over San Diego.

Daughter and dad share dream of UCLA softball

Daughter and dad share dream of UCLA softball

Angelica Felix has spent most of her young life on a mission: to play for 11-time NCAA champion UCLA. Her dad, Art, wants that for her as well. But is he pushing too hard?

Titans advance to super-regionals with 6-1 win over Sun Devils

Titans advance to super-regionals with 6-1 win over Sun Devils

Thomas Eshelman is sharp as Cal State Fullerton rides early lead to victory over Arizona State.

UCLA battles back to defeat Cal Poly, 6-4

UCLA battles back to defeat Cal Poly, 6-4

Bruins score two runs in the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie after falling behind, 4-0.

Justin Garza leads Cal State Fullerton past Arizona State, 1-0

Justin Garza leads Cal State Fullerton past Arizona State, 1-0

Garza pitches 8 1/3 shutout innings, giving up four hits and striking out nine, to outduel Arizona State freshman Ryan Kellogg.

UCLA's Adam Plutko delivers Bruins to 5-3 win over San Diego State

UCLA's Adam Plutko delivers Bruins to 5-3 win over San Diego State

Pitcher allows only one earned run in seven innings of NCAA regional tournament game. UCLA next plays Cal Poly on Saturday at 6 p.m.