UCLA righthander James Kaprielian (Aaron Fitt)

Buzzworthy: UCLA RHP James Kaprielian

ORLANDO, Fla. — Friday was abnormal in many ways for No. 4 UCLA and No. 6 North Carolina. The week leading up to the showdown series between the two powers was a whirlwind, as winter weather in Chapel Hill forced the teams to scramble to find an alternate place to play. It was too expensive for UNC to fly to Los Angeles, so the Tar Heels explored the possibility of moving the series to Savannah, Charleston and other locations before securing Jay Bergman Field at UCF.

Bruins coach John Savage said that on Tuesday night he wasn’t sure[…]