(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State is one of, if not the most historic programs in college baseball, but the team has looked like a shell of itself this season. Then-ASU athletic director Ray Anderson brought head coach Willie Bloomquist in to restore that history. A former player who bleeds maroon
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Contrades’ three-run homer lifts ASU to series victory over Arizona
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) PHOENIX — When the Sun Devils needed their biggest moment of the season to take down rival Arizona, freshman third baseman Nu’u Contrades delivered. After escaping with a 6-5 victory on Friday, Arizona State baseball had the chance to do something it hasn’t done since 2019 – win a
Arizona State beats Arizona to open 2023 Territorial Cup weekend
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) Before Arizona State baseball’s first pitch, there was a noticeable difference in the atmosphere leading up to the opening moments. A crowd of 6,370 gathered at Phoenix Municipal Stadium for the Pac-12 home opener and a three-game Territorial Cup series, which always brings excitement across any ASU-Arizona contest. In
ASU offense remains stellar in 11-1 win over No. 25 GCU
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) PHOENIX — After weather conditions moved Arizona State baseball’s game against No. 25 GCU (14-6) from Tuesday to Wednesday, it almost seemed like destiny. Wednesday’s date, March 22, 2023, marks exactly one year since the ASU's (13-8, Pac-12 2-1) heartbreaking home loss to the Antelopes that left many
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils end year against Arizona 8-6 in Pac-12 Tourney
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) SCOTTSDALE – Prior to 2022, Joe Lampe was not exactly known for his offense. The Arizona State Baseball sophomore center fielder and leadoff hitter was always the toolsy defensive stalwart who could steal bases like it was nobody’s business. The Northern California native showed up to practice before this season
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils save season with 4-2 win over Oregon
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Mark Wasikowski debated the situation in front of him. The Oregon head coach watched his sophomore starting right-handed pitcher Isaac Ayon throw what could have been considered four balls to Arizona State Baseball freshman designated hitter Jacob Tobias, only for home plate umpire Kelly Gonzales to call them all
ASU Baseball: Pac-12 Tournament a new, hopeful start for the Sun Devils
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils fall 14-4 to Arizona in rivalry series finale
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) With the series and bragging rights on the line, Arizona State Baseball cracked under the pressure on Sunday afternoon against in-state rival Arizona and lost 14-4. From the Wildcats' early 2-0 lead at the end of the first inning by way of sophomore catcher Daniel Susac's two-run home run,
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils even up series with 8-5 win over rival Wildcats
(Photo: Paige Cook/WCSN) Redshirt sophomore outfielder Joe Lampe stood at second base, his cleats driven into the dirt, ready to explode on contact. A deep ball to center field for an easy flyout seemed to kill those aspirations, but Lampe, regardless, tagged to get to third. However, Lampe wasn’t satisfied with just
