(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — With two outs in the top of the fifth inning, Arizona State had all the momentum it could’ve hoped for. The Sun Devil bats had scored four runs in the first four innings of the game while junior left-handed pitcher Ben Jacobs completely dominated on the
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Takeaways: Sun Devils secure first-ever Big 12 sweep at Utah
(Photo: Austin Hurst) For Arizona State baseball, this weekend’s three-game series at Utah presented a major test. Despite sporting a 37-11 all-time record against the Utes, the hitter-friendly nature of Smith’s Ballpark combined with the Sun Devils’ struggles on the road spelled a recipe for the unpredictable. However, 34 runs across
Pitching staff flashes in Sun Devils’ series win over Kansas
(Photo: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) PHOENIX — Carrying a 5-4 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning, Arizona State head coach Willie Bloomquist went with the safest option out of his bullpen to close out the rubber match and pick up the series win over Kansas. Junior right-handed pitcher Lucas Kelly hadn’t
Sun Devils win Rollercoaster Rubber Match, defeating Kansas, 7-6
(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
(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 slow offense against Kansas leads to 7-3 loss
(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX – It didn’t take long for Kansas’s junior right-handed starting pitcher Kannon Carr to get into a rhythm during the first inning against Arizona State, attacking hitters early to get quick outs. The transfer from JUCO Jefferson College needed just seven pitches to get out of the first
Josiah Cromwick’s two home run day helps power ASU to victory
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX – When Arizona State graduate catcher Josiah Cromwick stepped into Phoenix Municipal Stadium’s right-handed batter's box in the fourth inning he was already having himself a successful Friday night that was about to get even better. Leading off the second inning for his first at-bat, the backstop hit
Pitching Shines in Sun Devils’ Big 12 Home Opener, defeating Kansas 9-2
(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX – It appeared it was going to be a first-inning disaster for junior lefty Ben Jacobs. The southpaw had walked the first three batters on twenty pitches. Jacobs had a huge weight on his shoulders and struck out senior left fielder Brady Counsell. He then got senior right
