Five-inning mercy rules have been the early story of the season.
But the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational will be the Bruins’ first true test of the season, as they will face three top-10 opponents across the three-day tournament.

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 11:42 p.m.
The Bruins played just 25 innings across five games on opening weekend, mercy-ruling their opponents in each contest.

Pure domination defined the Bruins’ start to the 2026 campaign.
After a lead off home run from sophomore left fielder Rylee Slimp to start the day, No.

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:07 a.m.
UCLA softball is back at square one after losing in extra innings to Tennessee at last year’s Women’s College World Series.

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:56 p.m.
No. 10 UCLA softball begins its 2026 season Friday, and an offseason filled with transfers, graduating players and freshmen recruits helped the squad take on a new look.

One of NCAA softball’s biggest names announced his retirement.
Kirk Walker is stepping away from collegiate softball after 41 years of coaching at all levels of the sport.

This post was updated Sept. 25 at 3:55 p.m.
“There’s no crying in baseball.”
Tom Hanks delivers this notable line in “A League of Their Own,” a film that retells the founding of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.