UCLA heads to the CWS with 8-1 win over Cal-State Fullerton

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

RobRasmussenUCLA LOS ANGELES – Left-hander Rob Rasmussen tossed a two-hit complete game in a decisive Game 3 of the NCAA Los Angeles Super Regional before 1,967 at Jackie Robinson Stadium on Sunday night, leading UCLA to an 8-1 victory over Cal State Fullerton and the program’s first berth in the College World Series since 1997.

Rasmussen (11-2) notched his team-leading 11th victory, striking out nine batters and issuing one walk. Rasmussen, who was selected in the second round of last week’s MLB Draft by the Florida Marlins (73rd overall), limited the Titans (46-18) to one run and two hits in his first career complete game.

UCLA (48-14) overcame an early 1-0 deficit, scoring three runs in the third inning, two in the sixth, one in the seventh and two more in the eighth to pull away by an 8-1 margin.

UCLA Recap
Cal-State Fullerton Recap

About Brian Foley

Brian Foley is the founder and Lead Editor of College Baseball Daily since its inception in 2005. He has covered two CWS, multiple NCAA Baseball Regionals, and other special events across the country. In addition to his duties with College Baseball Daily, he has covered games for Inside Lacrosse and been featured in USA Today, Wall Street Journal among other publications. He can be contacted by email at editor at collegebaseballdaily.com and followed on Twitter @BFoley82.