UCLA Bullpen Shuts Out Michigan in 2-0 Victory

Bruins pitchers hold Wolverines scoreless in second game of series

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:03pm

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The No. 1 UCLA Bruins baseball team defeated Michigan 2-0 in the second game of their series at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday. UCLA's bullpen was dominant, allowing just four hits and four walks while striking out 12 Wolverine batters over nine innings. The Bruins scored two runs in the first inning and held on for the shutout victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps UCLA undefeated on the season and maintains their status as the top-ranked team in college baseball. The Bruins' strong pitching performance, especially from their bullpen, demonstrates their depth and ability to win close, low-scoring games against quality opponents like Michigan.

The details

UCLA starting pitcher Michael Barnett held Michigan scoreless in the top of the first inning, and the Bruins scored two runs in the bottom half of the frame on a double by junior outfielder Will Gasparino. From there, four UCLA relievers combined to shut out the Wolverines for the rest of the game, including escaping bases-loaded jams in the sixth and seventh innings. The Bruins' pitchers allowed just four hits and four walks while striking out 12 Michigan batters.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • UCLA and Michigan will play the final game of their series on Sunday, March 16, 2026 with a scheduled start time of 1 p.m. PT.

The players

Michael Barnett

UCLA's senior starting pitcher who held Michigan scoreless in the first inning.

Will Gasparino

UCLA's junior outfielder who hit a two-run double in the first inning to provide the only scoring of the game.

Wylan Moss

UCLA's sophomore pitcher who got the Bruins out of bases-loaded jams in the sixth and seventh innings to preserve the shutout.

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What they’re saying

“Our bullpen really stepped up today and kept us in the game. Wylan Moss did a great job getting us out of some tough spots.”

— Michael Barnett, UCLA Starting Pitcher (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

UCLA and Michigan will play the final game of their three-game series on Sunday, March 16, 2026 at 1 p.m. PT at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

The takeaway

UCLA's dominant pitching performance, led by their bullpen, allowed the Bruins to grind out a 2-0 victory over Michigan and maintain their status as the top-ranked team in college baseball. This win showcases the Bruins' ability to win close, low-scoring games against quality opponents.