UCLA falls 6-3 to Alabama to begin Women's College World Series
UCLA Bruins suffered a 6-3 defeat against Alabama in their opening game of the Women's College World Series. Despite leading 3-1 at one point, UCLA could not maintain their advantage as Alabama rallied back. The Bruins now face a must-win situation in their next game against the loser of Arkansas-Nebraska.
- ▪UCLA led 3-1 before losing to Alabama 6-3 in the Women's College World Series opener.
- ▪The Bruins scored two home runs in the third inning but failed to score again.
- ▪Alabama's Brooke Wells hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to secure the win.
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