(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State's pitching staff has had its fair share of struggles, but it continues to get high-level relief arm performances through various points this season. At first, it was sophomore left-handed pitcher Ben Jacobs, who proved early in the year he could pitch multiple innings effectively, especially
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Sun Devils overcome hitting struggles to defeat Utah Valley 5-4
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — Exactly one week since Tuesday, Arizona State baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist didn’t mince words when talking about his team’s 6-4 loss to New Mexico. The third-year skipper said his team lacked an “edge” and needed to do a better job of holding one another accountable. In
Bloomquist ejected in disappointing series finale
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TUCSON — In the bottom of the fifth inning, Arizona State baseball found themselves staring at an eight-to-three deficit against the Arizona Wildcats. With the bases loaded and just one out, ASU’s rivals were close to putting the game out of reach. That was when Arizona’s sophomore Brendan
Sun Devils claim first series win in Tucson since 2016
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TUCSON — At the end of Willie Bloomquist’s second season as head coach of the Arizona State baseball team, the 14-year MLB Veteran sat with his team for the NCAA Tournament selection show and watched as his program’s arch-rival was selected instead. The Sun Devils took care of business in
ASU Shuts Out Arizona In Series-Clinching Win
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) Arizona State baseball took a hard look at itself in the mirror amid culture concerns, but it appears a trip down south galvanized the troops for the Territorial Cup series. ASU head coach Willie Bloomquist said you need to “check your pulse” if the rivalry series against Arizona does
Midweek loss to UNM puts ASU baseball culture into question
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State is one of, if not the most historic programs in college baseball, but the team has looked like a shell of itself this season. Then-ASU athletic director Ray Anderson brought head coach Willie Bloomquist in to restore that history. A former player who bleeds maroon
Sun Devils Fall To New Mexico In “Embarrassing” Performance
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Willie Bloomquist sat in his postgame press conference with an obvious look of dejection across his face. The Sun Devils head coach didn’t mince words on his team’s performance on Wednesday, one that saw it score only four runs against a New Mexico team that has conceded
Sun Devils lose 8-5 to Ducks, lose Pac-12 Conference Opener
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX – As the home of Arizona State baseball for the last eight seasons and counting, the Sun Devils have gotten familiar with all of the quirks that their home ballpark delivers. Phoenix Municipal Stadium is located in one of the warmest places on Earth and also plays
Sun Devils unable to prevent big moments in loss to Oregon
Sun Devil Strengths flip in weekend series against Oregon
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX – The past two games against Oregon has displayed Arizona State baseball’s current identity. Over these games, particularly late in the game, it’s been shown that the outcomes are decided by which version of the Sun Devil offense and staff shows up. For the first seven games of