Overview
- UCLA starter Michael Barnett allowed two runs over six innings and Roman Martin drove in three runs to fuel the Bruins’ 5-2 Game 1 win.
- UTSA opened the scoring with Mason Lytle’s leadoff home run and extended its lead via Caden Miller’s steal of home in the second inning.
- Relievers Jack O’Connor, August Souza and Easton Hawk combined for three scoreless innings to preserve UCLA’s advantage.
- The Roadrunners are making their first super regional appearance after upsetting No. 2 national seed Texas twice in the Austin Regional.
- Game 2 is set for June 8 at 3 p.m. ET at Jackie Robinson Stadium, with UCLA needing one more win to clinch a berth in the College World Series.