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Why Jerry the Dinosaur Is Hot New UCLA Baseball Superstition: ‘He Just Keeps Me Calm’

Summary by New York Post
By placing a toy dinosaur on the mound before he pitches, UCLA freshman Angel Cervantes has found a soothing presence — and a viral good-luck routine — heading into the top-ranked Bruins' NCAA Tournament opener.

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Why Jerry the Dinosaur is hot new UCLA baseball superstition: ‘He just keeps me calm’

By placing a toy dinosaur on the mound before he pitches, UCLA freshman Angel Cervantes has found a soothing presence — and a viral good-luck routine — heading into the top-ranked Bruins' NCAA Tournament opener.

·New York, United States
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UCLA pitcher shares his secret weapon: A two-inch toy dinosaur named 'Jerry'

UCLA freshman pitcher Angel Cervantes knows the two-inch toy dinosaur he carries with him to the mound is unusual, but he can't argue with the results.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Los Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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