Jack Ralston tossed 8.2 innings for UCLA, dropping the Trojans to 10-15 overall on the season and 3-5 in Pac-12 play. The Bruins move to 19-5 overall and 6-2 in conference action.
UCLA jumped ahead in the first inning thanks to a three-run homer by Jake Pries and then tacked on three more in the third to go ahead 6-0. Chandler Champlain came in and settled things down, tossing 5.0 innings and giving up just one run on three hits. USC never fully figured out Ralston, however, finally scoring its lone run on a solo-shot by Jamal O'Guinn in the bottom of the ninth.
The Trojans did have seven hits in the game, but left five men on base. UCLA had nine hits on the day.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Jamal O'Guinn hit his team-leading fourth home run of the year in the game.
- Brandon Perez and Ben Ramirez each had two hits on the day.
- Chandler Champlain tossed 5.0 innings in relief, giving up three hits and one run.
COMING UP
USC closes its series against UCLA on Sunday at 4 p.m. Tomorrow's game will be televised on Pac-12 Los Angeles. The Trojans then hit the road against UC Santa Barbara on Tuesday.