Sun Devils end fall ball with win over UNLV

(Photo: Addie Russ/WCSN)

TEMPE – The bright lights at Farrington Stadium set the scene for Arizona State, looking to find victory in the fall ball scrimmage finale against UNLV on Thursday night- a final opportunity to compete against an outside opponent before the season kicks off in the spring.

While stringing together hits, combined with a dominant performance from the pitching staff, the Sun Devils came out with a 6-2 win to end fall ball. The result serves as a positive final look as the Sun Devils look to make a push to Oklahoma City.

Though slugging was the name of last night’s game, ASU only hit one home run the whole match. Rather, it found its win through RBI singles, taking advantage of traffic on the base paths.

However, fourth-year infielder Ryan Brown blasted a home run to dead center, extending the score to 6-1 in the bottom of the third inning.

Brown has seemingly been proving herself to be a potential power hitter in the lineup come spring. She ended the 2025-2026 season with a .429 SLG% for the Sun Devils, along with 14 hits.

The first three innings are where ASU found their runs, scoring three in the second and third innings, making the win a real group effort. First-year catcher Alyssa Torres struck first, scoring two on an RBI single to open up the bottom of the second.

Torres started behind the dish for the Sun Devils, something not typically seen from first-years during the regular season, though head coach Megan Bartlett wants to make sure a rotation is happening during preseason.

“There’s some big power in that bat, you can imagine,” Bartlett said. “She does not look like an 18-year-old freshman out there”.
However, Torres wasn’t the only first-year to make an impression during fall ball.

First-year Taylor Dolecki caught the eye of many, snagging a diving catch out in right field to rob a hit away from UNLV.

“She’s not scared to come up with a big catch; she’s doing a great job at the plate,” Bartlett said. “It is like the happiest kid on the planet. She loves softball”.

The offense continued with fourth-year Katie Chester, lining an RBI triple, bringing the lead to 4-1. Chester, who started at first base for the Sun Devils, remains an important part of the team on both offense and defense. The pitching rotation also continued to dominate on the mound, with third-year Arkansas transfer pitcher Cameryn Harrison getting the start for the Sun Devils. Harrison showed off her skills at the plate in Wednesday’s game against Pima CC, blasting a two-run shot, helping secure the win. Harrison pitched through four innings, striking out four batters, allowing one walk.

Fans can expect to see Harrison play a two-way part through the Spring, bringing a competitive edge on both sides.

“I’m trying to keep that bat in the lineup as much as we can, that big-time pop,” Bartlett said. “She got down the line pretty good too for a pitcher”.

The pitching closed with third-year Duke transfer Ava Bradshaw, who only allowed one run to end the game.

Bradshaw ended the 2026 season at Duke with a 4.78 ERA through 60 innings. ASU will hope to see her pitching ability become a dynamic duo with Harrison through the season.

“Anytime your pitching’s gonna stay in control like that, it certainly gives your offense room to breathe. You give us a little bit of room to breathe, we can get dangerous pretty quick,” Bartlett said.

ASU ends its fall ball season determined, looking to become a team on pace for another postseason run. The Sun Devils will open their regular season in the spring, with their non-conference schedule still not announced.