UCLA Pitching Dominates with 30 Strikeouts in One Game

Bruins' pitching staff combines for near-record performance in win over Rutgers

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:08pm

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The UCLA baseball team put on an extraordinary display of pitching prowess on Friday night, with Logan Reddemann striking out 18 batters to tie the school record. The Bruins' pitching staff combined for a total of 30 strikeouts over 14 innings, just shy of the NCAA record, as they extended their winning streak to 25 games.

Why it matters

UCLA's dominant pitching performance not only showcases the team's incredible talent and depth, but also highlights the broader trend in college baseball of relying on strong pitching to gain an edge. The Bruins' success has put them on the verge of tying the all-time Division I record for consecutive wins, and their pitchers are expected to be high draft picks in the upcoming MLB Draft.

The details

In a high-stakes road game against Rutgers, UCLA's Logan Reddemann struck out 18 batters, tying the school record for strikeouts in a single game. His teammates, Cal Randall, Zach Strickland, and Easton Hawk, added 12 more strikeouts, resulting in a combined 30 strikeouts over 14 innings of play. This performance fell just short of the NCAA record, but it was a testament to the incredible skill and endurance displayed by the UCLA pitching staff.

  • On Friday night, UCLA played a road game against Rutgers.

The players

Logan Reddemann

A UCLA pitcher who struck out 18 batters, tying the school record for strikeouts in a single game.

Cal Randall

A UCLA pitcher who contributed to the team's combined 30 strikeouts.

Zach Strickland

A UCLA pitcher who contributed to the team's combined 30 strikeouts.

Easton Hawk

A UCLA pitcher who contributed to the team's combined 30 strikeouts.

Roch Cholowsky

The No. 1 Draft prospect on the UCLA baseball team.

Mulivai Levu

The No. 94 Draft prospect on the UCLA baseball team.

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What’s next

UCLA's win extended their winning streak to 25 games, leaving them just nine wins shy of tying the all-time Division I record for consecutive victories. The Bruins will continue their quest to reach this ambitious target as the season progresses.

The takeaway

UCLA's dominant pitching performance has put them on the verge of tying the all-time Division I record for consecutive wins, showcasing the team's incredible talent and depth. The Bruins' success also highlights the broader trend in college baseball of relying on strong pitching to gain an edge.