Logan Reddemann strikes out 18; UCLA wins in 14 innings over Rutgers
No. 1-ranked UCLA, known for its powerful one-through-nine batting order, turned to its pitching staff Friday in New Jersey to post a 4-1 victory over Rutgers in 14 innings. It was UCLA’s 25th consecutive victory. The Bruins are 31-2 and 16-0 in the Big Ten.
Starting pitcher Logan Reddemann tied a UCLA record with 18 strikeouts in eight innings. Four UCLA pitchers combined to strike out 30 batters, one short of an NCAA record. Zach Strickland tossed three scoreless innings of relief, striking out seven. Easton Hawk got the save by striking out the side in the bottom of the 14th.
UCLA left 16 runners on base until finally breaking through in the top of the 14th. The Bruins loaded the bases with one out, then broke a 1-1 tie on a fielder’s choice. Aidan Espinoza followed with a two-run single.
