(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State junior right-hander Colin Linder exited with two outs during the fifth inning of Saturday's game, the tension in both dugouts and the stands was high. Linder had pitched well to that point, collecting five strikeouts and allowing only one run on two hits.
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Offensive concerns loom amidst ASU’s hot start
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – Phoenix Municipal Stadium has long been known as a hitters' ballpark. Arizona State's pitching staff has discussed the advantages that hitters have when they come to the Sun Devils' ballpark. The dry, warm weather allows the ball to fly out of the ballpark even when hitters
‘Stay relentless:’ Carlon battles through adversity along path to one-run outing
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – All that got Arizona State baseball junior lefty Cole Carlon through his career-high six innings of work, and a bumpy second and third innings, was one ten-letter word. The word “relentless” motivated Carlon to twice get out of jams with runners on both second and third. “‘Stay
Dominant Offensive Performance Leads ASU to Rout of UConn
(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State entered its first midweek game of the new season, it was hoping to give fans an offensive show of fireworks. In their first series against Omaha, ASU relied more heavily on its pitching to get a sweep. Head coach Willie Bloomquist expressed frustration with
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ASU’s Pitching Staff Bends, But Doesn’t Break in Game 2 Victory Over Omaha
PHOENIX — When glancing at the box score and the stat sheet following Saturday's contest, nothing seems too out of the ordinary. The 3,188 seated at Phoenix Municipal Stadium witnessed a second consecutive victory by a healthy margin to clinch the opening series of the 2026 season. However, those in attendance
Carlon shines in season-opening start against Omaha
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – As the dark night sky donned overhead Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the crowd of 3,690 was treated to the sight of a kindling star. The second-best opening night crowd in stadium history wasn’t gazing at stars thousands of miles away, rather one stood just 60-feet-and-six-inches away from
ASU Avoids Gloomy Start Amidst Cloudy Conditions in Opening Night Win
(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX – It didn’t feel like baseball season at all. Arizona’s springtime beauty was hidden for much of the day leading up to Arizona State’s night matchup against Omaha. The sun refused to show its face, hiding behind clouds that offered a smattering of rain throughout the early afternoon. The
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(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) WCSN writer Keenan Vaughn also contributed to this article. As the fifth-winningest program in collegiate baseball history, Arizona State’s standard has been well-established. Between five College World Series Championships and 3,033 wins, the benchmark on the diamond has remained consistently high, but it hasn’t always been met in recent