(Photo Courtesy: Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX – Arizona State Baseball’s first game as a top-25 team under head coach Willie Bloomquist was one for the ages. Trailing crosstown rival Grand Canyon (18-14) 9-2 in the eighth, the No. 24-ranked Sun Devils (24-9) put together a nine-run inning to take a lead they
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Sun Devils stun Grand Canyon, comeback down 9-2
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — A little over two weeks ago, Arizona State baseball played host to Grand Canyon. The Lopes entered Phoenix Municipal Stadium boasting a shiny new No. 25 ranking and were looking to prove that they belonged among the best teams in the nation. Instead, ASU won in
Sun Devils single-game approach yields fourth series sweep
(Photo: Xavier Littman/WCSN) PHOENIX — A common theme for Arizona State baseball in 2023 has been achieving feats for the first time in a number of seasons. The accomplishments range from individual and team success, stringing together to create a rewarding second season for head coach Willie Bloomquist. The latest list of
Sun Devils battle back again, win fourth straight Pac-12 series
(Photo: Xavier Littman/WCSN) PHOENIX — When sophomore infielder Elijah Hainline drew a bases-loaded walk put Washington State up 2-0 in the fifth, it almost felt like déjà vu. 24 hours earlier, the Cougars kicked off the series opener with a three-run frame that seemingly set the tone of the game. An inning
ASU walks it off 6-5 despite poor hitting night against WSU
Ethan Long to miss remainder of 2023 season with a left wrist injury
(Photo: Sydni Griffin/WCSN) Entering the 2023 season, Arizona State baseball had a lot to be excited about. The team was entering the second season under head coach Willie Bloomquist, and a large group of transfers bolstered a solid foundation of returners from the 2022 team. None of those returners sparked quite
Sun Devils roll to 20th win in 11-6 victory over Seattle
(Photo via: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Last season Arizona State Baseball defeated Arizona on April 23 to reach 20 wins. On Tuesday night, the Sun Devils entered a midweek game against Seattle with the chance to tally their 20th victory two and a half weeks earlier than head coach Willie Bloomquist’s
Contrades’ three-run homer lifts ASU to series victory over Arizona
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) PHOENIX — When the Sun Devils needed their biggest moment of the season to take down rival Arizona, freshman third baseman Nu’u Contrades delivered. After escaping with a 6-5 victory on Friday, Arizona State baseball had the chance to do something it hasn’t done since 2019 – win a
Arizona State beats Arizona to open 2023 Territorial Cup weekend
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) Before Arizona State baseball’s first pitch, there was a noticeable difference in the atmosphere leading up to the opening moments. A crowd of 6,370 gathered at Phoenix Municipal Stadium for the Pac-12 home opener and a three-game Territorial Cup series, which always brings excitement across any ASU-Arizona contest. In
ASU offense remains stellar in 11-1 win over No. 25 GCU
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) PHOENIX — After weather conditions moved Arizona State baseball’s game against No. 25 GCU (14-6) from Tuesday to Wednesday, it almost seemed like destiny. Wednesday’s date, March 22, 2023, marks exactly one year since the ASU's (13-8, Pac-12 2-1) heartbreaking home loss to the Antelopes that left many