LOS ANGELES, Calif. --The UC Davis Aggies had a tough showing on Saturday, falling to the No. 19 UCLA Bruins by final score of 8-2.

Freshman Alejandro Huezo (1-2) started and took the loss on the mound for UC Davis (11-19). Junior Nate Freeman was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going two shutout innings while allowing three hits, walking none and striking out two.

Sophomore Mark Wolbert led the way offensively for the Aggies, going 2-for-2 in the ballgame with two walks. Junior Nick Iverson provided a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Junior Damian Stone also contributed, going 1-for-2 for UC Davis with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Aggies were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Iverson came across to score the lone run of the inning for UC Davis and get them on the board.

The Bruins expanded their lead to 8-1 before the Aggies offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the ninth. Freshman Ryan Lee came across to score the lone run of the inning for UC Davis, which tightened the Bruins lead to 8-2. The ballgame ended with that ninth inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES
» UC Davis' highest scoring inning was the ninth, when it pushed one run across.
» UC Davis pitchers faced 41 UCLA hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 15 fly balls while striking out three.
» The Aggies drew four walks from UCLA pitching.
» Wolbert led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-for-2.
» UCLA was led offensively by sophomore Cody Schrier, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
» Sophomore Alonzo Tredwell led the Bruins pitching staff, throwing six innings of one-run ball.

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