Tom Brady’s niece, Maya, struggled at the plate on Saturday in the women’s College World Series as Oklahoma edged past UCLA 1-0.
Maya, a shortstop, struck out three times and went 0-4 at the plate in a difficult day for the Bruins.
The game was not an elimination game for UCLA, though their path towards a national championship is certainly tougher.
Maya was born to Maureen Brady – Tom’s sister – and Brian Timmons.
Maureen was an All-American pitcher at Fresno State and Maya’s aunt, Julie Brady, is married to two- World Series winner Kevin Youkilis – who won both of his titles with the Boston Red Sox.
Maya Brady, seen in an April 20 game vs. Stanford, struggled at the plate on Saturday
Maya comes from an elite sporting background – her uncle is none other than Tom Brady
And Maya has been a legendary college player in her own right, twice being named the Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
Maya, who turns 23 on Saturday, was born in San Mateo, California , and was also named Softball America Freshman of the Year in 2020.
Tiare Jennings’ solo homer in the third inning provided all the scoring for the second-seeded Sooners (56-6)
Freshman Kaitlyn Terry and sophomore Taylor Tinsley combined to allow just four hits for No. 6 UCLA, which saw its winning streak end at 14 games.
Maya struck out three times on Saturday. UCLA will face Stanford on Sunday to stay alive
The Bruins (43-11) will play in an elimination game Sunday against Stanford.
Kelly Maxwell threw a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts and three-time defending national champion Oklahoma.
Maxwell faced Brady for the fourth time with two outs and none on in the seventh and final inning and forced her to ground out to end the game.
More to follow.
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