UCLA’s offense can’t keep pace with Alabama at Women’s College World Series
UCLA's offense struggled to keep up with Alabama in their Women's College World Series opener, resulting in a 6-3 defeat. Despite a strong start with back-to-back home runs, UCLA's pitching faltered in the later innings. Alabama's late-game power surge, highlighted by two crucial home runs, secured their victory and put UCLA in a challenging position in the tournament.
- ▪UCLA's Taylor Tinsley initially pitched well but allowed two late home runs to Alabama.
- ▪Alabama's Alexis Pupillo and Brooke Wells hit crucial home runs that turned the game in their favor.
- ▪UCLA's Megan Grant set a new NCAA single-season record with her 41st home run.
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Sports UCLA’s offense can’t keep pace with Alabama at Women’s College World Series By Ben Bolch Published May 28, 2026, 9:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google In the battle between elite pitching and mighty offense, the long ball ruled. Alabama’s long ball. Upstaging the most prolific offense in college softball history, the Crimson Tide blasted two late home runs to rally past UCLA for a 6-3 victory in their Women’s College World Series opener. After rebounding from a shaky start with three consecutive scoreless innings, UCLA pitcher Taylor Tinsley couldn’t sustain the momentum Thursday against Alabama.
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