(Photo: Sydni Griffin/WCSN) PHOENIX — If there’s anything head coach Willie Bloomquist’s team has shown throughout 2023, it’s that no deficit is insurmountable. No. 19 Arizona State baseball’s "never quit" attitude has resulted in countless close games this season — the most recent example being Friday’s 13-11 defeat in the series
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Notebook: Update on Ryan Campos and Dunn’s Friday night role
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Amid losing back-to-back games for the first time since March 8, Arizona State baseball has experienced its toughest stretch since starting Pac-12 play, all without its best player behind the dish. Sophomore catcher Ryan Campos missed his fourth consecutive game on Friday with an oblique injury, which
Sun Devils rally efforts come up short against Oregon State
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Head coach Willie Bloomquist has continually harped on one thing despite Arizona State baseball’s 25-win start — free bases. Entering No. 19 ASU’s (25-12, 11-4 Pac-12) highlight anticipated ranked matchup against No. 21 Oregon State (26-11, 11-9 Pac-12), walks looked to play a huge role. The ASU
Arizona State hosts Oregon State and lethal pitching staff
(Photo: Joseph Plishka/WCSN) Arizona State baseball enters its series against Oregon State, coming off one of its worst losses of the season. On Wednesday, the Sun Devils received a 20-0 beatdown at the hands of archival Arizona, but things are still looking positive for ASU as a whole. The Sun Devils have
Five Takeaways From Washington series and a look ahead
(Photo: Joseph Plishka/WCSN) Heading into this weekend, No. 19 Arizona State baseball had passed the eye test. Winners of their opening four Pac-12 series, the Sun Devils shared a first-place spot in the conference with Stanford and cracked last week’s D1 Baseball's top-25 poll – the first time they’ve done so
Nick McLain shows promise for Arizona State in collegiate debut
(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
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
