UCLA wraps up regular season with 2-1 win over ASU

May 12, 2018

2018 College Softball ASU vs UCLA — NCAA Softball 2018: ASU vs UCLA live action at Easton Stadium Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

UCLA Madeline Jenecki taking the bases on her walk off homerun during the ASU vs UCLA live action at Easton Stadium Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Los Angeles, CA – UCLA Senior Madeline Jenecki had both of the Bruins RBI’s Saturday afternoon to lead UCLA to a 2-1 victory over Arizona State.

In the 9^th inning Jenecki let it rip on the first pitch of her at-bat for a walk-off home run.

“Their pitcher, just hats off to her,” said Jenecki. “I think that was the best thing that could’ve happen before post-season. Is getting to see a pitcher with that caliber of pitches.”

UCLA’s Briana Perez bunting during the ASU vs UCLA live action at Easton Stadium Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

UCLA never trailed. The Bruins took the lead in the 4^th inning. UCLA’s Briana Perez reached base with a walk. After a sack fly that moved Perez to 3^rd, Jenecki stepped up to the plate and delivered a single to bring Perez home for a 1-0.

Freshman Holly Azevedo got the starting nod for the last game of the series and was impressive the entire afternoon. Azevedo pitched 5 2/3 innings striking out 7 batters, allowing 1 run.