Sun Devils wrap up important sweep of Baylor

PHOENIX – Following Arizona State baseball’s 11-10 loss to mid-major New Mexico in extra innings Wednesday night, the Sun Devils found themselves in an uncomfortable, yet also familiar position heading into the weekend series against the Baylor Bears. “We’ve turned the page on the midweek,” head coach Willie Bloomquist said. “Can’t

Taylor Penn-Colin Linder piggyback gives ASU a chance for its first Big 12 Conference sweep

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) PHOENIX – Arizona State redshirt junior right-handed pitcher Colin Linder has faced a world of adversity.    Originally committed to Texas A&M, Linder began his collegiate career at the junior college level before arriving in Tempe. His ascension was delayed by an elbow injury that cost him his first season

ASU rides standout pitching to series-opening win

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State entered play against Baylor Friday for their final series in April, its pitching staff had surrendered 37 runs in their previous four games, including 10 in a disheartening midweek loss to New Mexico State two days prior.   The Sun Devils have been susceptible to

ASU Shows Signs of Toughness in Win Over Utah

(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) PHOENIX – When head coach Willie Bloomquist arrived for his postgame media availability following Arizona State baseball’s 14-13 win over Utah on Saturday, he could only express his disappointment. “For me personally, that was one of the most gut-wrenching things I’ve ever watched,” Bloomquist said. In the ninth inning, ASU

Sun Devils’ Bullpen Meltdown Nearly Costs Them Series-Evening Victory

(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) PHOENIX — When Arizona State junior right-handed pitcher Derek Schaefer retook the mound at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in the top of the ninth inning, the conditions surrounding his attempt to close out Saturday’s contest against Utah couldn’t have unfolded more perfectly.   He inherited a two-out, bases-loaded situation in the