Sammy Nute, Author at Cronkite Sports

Sun Devils survive rain delay, defeat Texas Tech 9-8

by Sammy Nute - April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX — April in the Valley is normally a time of sunshine and perfect weather, with the smell of hot dogs and popcorn dominating any baseball field. However, on Friday night, as Arizona State baseball attempted to capture a series win over Texas Tech, the weather was more

No. 24 Sun Devils rack up 17 strikeouts in 8-4 win over Arizona

by Sammy Nute - April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX — When playing at a ballpark like Phoenix Municipal Stadium, there is really only one path to run prevention. With the way it makes a routine fly ball into a home run, keeping the ball inside the bark becomes difficult, but there is one consistent path to

No. 24 Sun Devils mercy rule Fullerton 14-4 in Territorial Cup tune up

by Sammy Nute - April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX — It has been nearly two years since the Arizona State baseball team has seen a number next to its name. Well, following their road series sweep of Utah last weekend, the Sun Devils returned home as the No. 24 team in the country, according to D1Baseball. The

Sun Devils win Rollercoaster Rubber Match, defeating Kansas, 7-6

by Sammy Nute - March 23, 2025March 23, 2025

(Photo: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) PHOENIX — Entering the 2025 season, the strength of Arizona State baseball was clearly in its veteran lineup. Up and down the starting nine are juniors and seniors that have consistently produced at the highest level of college baseball. Over the last few weeks the lineup has struggled to

Sun Devils Waste Stellar Bullpen Performance, fall 7-3 to Kansas

by Sammy Nute - March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX—If you go to Arizona State baseball’s stat page and sort the pitching tab by innings pitched one curious detail is revealed. Of course leading the team in innings pitched are the two consistent starters junior southpaw Ben Jacobs and senior righty Jack Martinez. However, without a consistent Sunday

Sun Devils cruise to 11-1 victory on back of dominant Jacobs

by Sammy Nute - March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State baseball's Friday night starter, junior Ben Jacobs, has all the makings of an elite starting pitcher. A fastball that tops out at 95 is paired with a splitter and slider combination made his arsenal lethal. To top it off, the lefty delivers it all

Sun Devils fall 80-65 to No. 5 Houston, lose 7th straight home game

by Sammy Nute - February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Winning in college basketball can be extremely difficult at points, but even when times are tough, and a team might be struggling through a slog of a season, there is one thing a team doesn’t want to be. Bad at home. Winning in front of your home fans

High effort plays save Sun Devils in 7-6 walkout win

by Sammy Nute - February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX—There aren’t a lot of things that head coach Willie Bloomquist expects of his players when it comes to their on-field performance. Sure, he might ask them to compete on both sides of the ball. He might ask them to lay down a bunt or steal a bag,

Sun Devils set with experience and depth for 2025 campaign

by Sammy Nute - February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) Finally, after what always feels like one of the longest and most arduous waits, the winter is finally melting away to give way to baseball season. Arizona State baseball will open the season with four home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, starting Friday with a three-game set against

Sun Devils prepare for bouts with two Texas teams

by Sammy Nute - February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) It has been a difficult month-long stretch for head coach Bobby Hurley and his Arizona State men’s basketball team. After an encouraging non-conference season, the Big 12 has been nothing but discouraging. With a 3-9 overall conference record and eight losses in their previous 10 games, the Sun