Former Santa Margarita Catholic High School standout Blake Balsz played on Saturday, May 31 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

Former Santa Margarita Catholic High School standout Blake Balsz played on Saturday, May 31 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
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On Saturday, May 31, former Santa Margarita Catholic High School standout Blake Balsz’s current collegiate team the UCLA Bruins lost 11-5 against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship.

The game took place at Jackie Robinson Stadium at 6 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the tournament.

The UCLA Bruins’ next game will take place on Sunday, June 1 at 8 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

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Blake Balsz
Catcher
Sophomore
5′10″ 195
Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita



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