PHOENIX — The starting pitching performance on Saturday has become an alarming downward trend for Arizona State baseball, but the context behind a game is often clouded as long as the win column is added to. After beginning his transition from bullpen arm to starter with four scoreless frames on March
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Carlon struggles against pesky West Virginia offense despite ASU’s triumphant victory
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) PHOENIX – Arizona State baseball’s Friday night walloping of West Virginia featured nearly all the elements you would expect of such a game: A conga line of hits, barrages of home runs, and an otherworldly diving catch. Notably absent among the highlight reel was the dominant start from an
Landon Hairston Heads Dominance from Sun Devil Offense
PHOENIX – Last season, then-freshman outfielder Landon Hairston finished his first collegiate season with only four home runs, a mark that garnered quips from veteran teammates Jacob Tobias and Brandon Compton. “I’m just like ‘will you guys shut up,’” Arizona State baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist said. “‘Let him just hit
Landon Hairston Off to Historic Start to 2026
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) PHOENIX – After losing its opening conference game to then-No. 17 TCU the night before, Arizona State was in the middle of a consequential inning. The Sun Devils had gone down 1-0 early, clawed back a four-run cushion and aimed to apply the finishing touches to avoid their
First-Inning Barrage Propels Sun Devils in Midweek Win
Three Takeaways: ASU Baseball Captures Second Consecutive Big 12 Series Win against Kansas State
(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) Hairston’s eighth-inning blast propels ASU to series-opening victory. - Jacob Fredericks As the Sun Devils opened their first conference away series, they found themselves in a similar situation to their opening conference game against then-No. 17 TCU. In that game, while ASU was down 5-4 in the ninth inning,
ASU Walks Off GCU to Win Crucial Midweek Matchup
Klecker Dominates Former Team, Earns Series-Clinching Win
(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) PHOENIX – Kole Klecker threw his arms up in the air, embracing the moment as he walked off the pitcher’s mound at the conclusion of the top of the seventh inning on Sunday. The crowd, braving the afternoon spring heat of the Valley, serenaded Arizona State’s senior right-hander with
Series Win Over No. 17 TCU Offers Glimpse of ASU’s Potential
Sun Devil pitching and defense prevents disaster in upset win over No. 17 TCU
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) PHOENIX – After utilizing six different pitchers on Friday night, head coach Willie Bloomquist hoped he could get as many innings as possible out of senior right-handed starter Alex Overbay. However, after just three innings of work, Overbay got himself into trouble, allowing four runs and failing to record