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After pitching six innings and surrendering just one run last weekend at the University of Southern California, Alex Blackford looked to be head coach Tim Esmay’s third starter moving forward. Sunday, however, Blackford gave up six earned runs and retired just seven batters as Arizona State (24-12-1) fell to Valparaiso (15-23)

Following last night’s rout of Valparaiso (14-23), No. 9 Arizona State (24-11-1) refused to let up offensively, as they defeated the Crusaders by a score of 15-3. The Sun Devils scored early and often as they plated one run in the first, four in the second, and eight in a colossal

WCSN's Evan Webeck and Ryan Hill break down the tough road loss. No. 9 Arizona State lost a heartbreaker in Tucson to rival University of Arizona 10-9 on Tuesday night. The Wildcat faithful stayed in their seats for most of the four hour game, screaming and chanting and turning the calm night

Young teams faced off in a rubber match as ASU (22-10-1) took on USC (13-22). With the constant struggle of finding a Sunday starter, senior Alex Blackford gave the Sun Devils a shot in the arm as they beat USC 6-5. Blackford had a no-hitter through four and two-thirds innings before

Having won their last five of six, No. 15 Arizona State (20-9-1, 6-6 Pac-12) travels to Los Angeles Friday looking to continue their success against unranked USC (12-20, 5-7). Arizona State swept USC at Packard Stadium in 2012, outscoring the Trojans 17-2 in the three-game series. The Trojans have lost five of

WCSN's Evan Webeck and Madison Romine give their picks during midseason grades. Trevor Williams: B+ The junior has solidified his Friday night position, building on progress made in 2012 working behind current minor leaguer Brady Rodgers. Despite improving his control, Williams has regressed in some areas. The right-hander is on pace to

WCSN's Ben Margiott and Greg Cameron discuss the Sunday pitching controversy in Tempe. The No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils took on the No. 16 Oregon Ducks this weekend with something to prove. The Sun Devils took two out of three from the Ducks in a weekend series that was supposed