Kearns joined the Bruin as a sophomore transfer in 2017 and contributed until 2018. He spent time on the baseball and women's volleyball beats.

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There was a time when it seemed like Jake Bird&#039;s Bruin career would end last season, but the senior has returned to UCLA after not being drafted last summer. The righty has settled into a spot as the Bruins&#039; Friday night starter in 2018. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Pitcher Jake Bird aims to prove himself, finish strong in last season

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Jake Bird is on a mission in his final season with the Bruins. “I got something to prove,” Bird said. The senior pitcher has been No.

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Pitcher Jake Bird aims to prove himself, finish strong in last season

By Jack Kearns

May 16, 2018 10:09 p.m.