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Sun Devil Strengths flip in weekend series against Oregon

by Tyler Weiss - March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

(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

ASU’s second victory over Oregon disappears in ninth inning

by Justin de Haas - March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — For most of Saturday’s contest, Arizona State baseball put itself in a position to win its second consecutive game against Oregon, which would provide a chance to go for the sweep on Sunday. But just like that — in an instant — those hopes vanished. The Ducks

Meyer, Compton, Back Like They Never Left in 10-8 Win Against Ohio State

by Tyler Weiss - February 25, 2024February 25, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — In sports, an injury that requires surgery for an athlete is one of the worst experiences to endure for a multitude of reasons, one of those reasons being the amount of time away from the game while in the recovery process. This is especially true when

Sun Devils Rally To Defeat Ohio State 10-8, Split Four-Game Series

by Sean Brennan - February 25, 2024February 25, 2024

PHOENIX — Brandon Compton stepped up to the dish at Phoenix Municipal Stadium with the bases loaded, no outs and Arizona State baseball down 8-6 in the bottom of the sixth. The redshirt freshman had only one thought in his head: just put the ball in play. Up to that point,

ASU’s Bullpen Woes at the Center of 13-4 Loss to Ohio State

by Tyler Weiss - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Headed into the seventh inning, Arizona State baseball had a 4-2 lead on Ohio State. In the two innings prior, the Sun Devils managed to hold the Buckeyes scoreless. In the top of the seventh inning, sophomore left-handed pitcher Sean Fitzpatrick was replaced by senior right-handed pitcher,

ASU’s pitching produces with a new star on the rise

by Justin de Haas - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State baseball struggled on the mound so far this season, but there is a Sun Devil that established himself as a high-leverage relief pitcher against Ohio State. The Sun Devils entered Friday with a 9.40 ERA after five games, so the team was in desperate need

Sun Devils bounce back with complete 14-4 win over Ohio State

by Sammy Nute - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – On Thursday, the Sun Devil offense had finally cooled off in their first meeting with Ohio State, scoring less than nine runs for the first time in the young 2024 season. The Buckeyes held Arizona State baseball's dangerous lineup to just four runs and five hits,

Sun Devil bats stifled in “embarrassing” loss to Ohio State

by Justin de Haas - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Over its first four games, Arizona State baseball has a lineup that has showcased an ability to light up the scoreboard, but this time it flashed mostly zeros. ASU starting pitcher Ben Jacobs never pitched more than seven outs in a collegiate game. Ohio State starting pitcher

Offensive success, timely pitching help ASU Baseball Outlasts No. 24 Kansas State

by Justin Carter - February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — On Tuesday night, Arizona State baseball played host to Kansas State, the 24th best team in the country, in a ball game that came down to the final out. For the third straight game, the Sun Devils (3-1) found themselves in a back-and-forth battle of the offenses

Pitching shows up in big moments to fuel Sun Devils victory over No. 24 Kansas State

by Sean Brennan - February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Entering the 2024 season, there was no question that Arizona State baseball would need to depend on its lineup, especially early on. With a slew of inexperienced arms, it would take some time for the Sun Devils’ pitching to find its footing. Even head coach Willie Bloomquist