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Arizona State is Oklahoma City-bound

by Cori Crenshaw - May 28, 2013August 15, 2013

(Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) The Sun Devils secured their position in the Women’s College World series Sunday with a 5-2 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Farrington Stadium. The first innings showcased, once again, the offensive power at the top of the Devils' lineup. Alix Johnson singled and successfully stole second

ASU softball takes Game 1 in Super Regional

by Richard Flores - May 26, 2013July 14, 2013

Arizona State began the Tempe Super Regional on the right foot by fending off a late comeback by the Kentucky Wildcats to earn a 5-4 victory and a one to nothing lead in the best of three series. Dallas Escobedo got the ball for the Sun Devils in game one and

ASU softball blows eight run lead to Arizona

by Richard Flores - May 4, 2013July 10, 2013

No. 3 Arizona State traveled to Tucson on Friday night just two games back of conference leading Oregon and left a full three games back after a 10-9 walk-off loss to the unranked Arizona Wildcats. Arizona had lost five straight coming into this year’s Territorial Cup matchup, but the southern rivals

Sun Devils pounce on Lady Bears pitching all weekend

by Julian Lopez - April 29, 2013July 10, 2013

After losing two of three to the Utah Utes last weekend, ASU Softball entered their series against California in desperate need of quality wins. Well, mission accomplished as the Sun Devils swept the No. 10 Golden Bears. The Sun Devils top half of their lineup is among the nation’s best, which

ASU bats catch fire to clinch series

by Kelci Cooper - April 28, 2013July 10, 2013

After dropping two heart breakers to Utah last weekend, the Lady Devils made a loud statement with their bats against a top-ten opponent. The fifth-ranked Arizona State softball team shutout No. 10 California with an 11-0 win Saturday night at Farrington Stadium. The Sun Devils dominated throughout the game with the offense

Two costly errors cripple the Golden Bears

by Richard Flores - April 28, 2013July 10, 2013

On Sunday afternoon, as temperatures continued to heat up near triple digits, the Sun Devil offense cooled off. After scoring 21 runs in the first two games against No. 10 Cal, ASU needed some help from the Golden Bears defense to squeak out a 5-3 Victory at Farrington Stadium. “When you get

Sun Devils cruise to mercy-rule win

by Nick Krueger - April 27, 2013July 10, 2013

Despite losing two of three games against Utah last weekend in Salt Lake City, No. 5 Arizona State (40-7, 11-5) hit six home runs to lead the Sun Devils to a 10-2 victory over No. 10 California (35-10, 9-7). Alix Johnson and Cheyenne Coyle led off the game with back-to back

Arizona State on their heels against No. 10 Cal

by Kerry Crowley - April 26, 2013July 10, 2013

For the first time this season, the Arizona State softball team is playing with pressure. Gone are the days in which the Sun Devils can coast by opponents and rest on their laurels. This weekend, Coach Clint Myers’ squad hosts the No. 10 California Golden Bears in what figures to be the

Arizona State loses first Pac-12 series, falls to third in conference

by Richard Flores - April 22, 2013July 10, 2013

On paper, it should have been an easy weekend for Arizona State softball on the road in Utah, but the Sun Devils ended up losing their first Pac-12 series of the season. With two losses against the Utes, the Sun Devils (39-7, 10-5) fell to third place in the Pac-12 standings,

Sun Devils prepare for road tilt in Utah

by Richard Flores - April 18, 2013July 10, 2013

With just 12 games remaining this season, the Sun Devils begin their stretch on the road against the Utah Utes. The Utes come into play this weekend with a 19-23 overall record and a 4-11 record in the Pac-12. On paper this matchup looks to be in the Devils’ favor. Here