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ASU’s Staff Extinguishes Several Fires as Sun Devils Secure Best Start Since 2019

by Ethan Ignatovsky - February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) PHOENIX — The pitcher’s mound becomes a lonely place when the bases become loaded and the scoreboard shows zero outs. Sunday, Arizona State junior right-hander Jaden Alba knew it better than anyone. After a hit and an error boarded the first two runners of the fifth inning, Alba couldn’t

Sun Devils’ Bullpen Near-Perfect Performance Leads Way for Comeback in Opening Weekend Finale

by Caleb Harris - February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

PHOENIX – Sean Fitzpatrick stepped onto the mound for the second time in two days. Unlike the day before, he did not have a six-run cushion. Omaha was tied with Arizona State 4-4 in the eighth inning, with the top of its batting order due up. Surrendering a run would

Maroon takes opening game of Maroon and Gold World Series

by Seth Schwartzberg - November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

There is nothing better than the end of Fall for a baseball team. Not only does that mean they are that much closer to the season, but for most college teams, that means some sort of series. Getting to face off against their own teammates in a split-squad type tournament,

Sun Devils display offensive firepower in team scrimmage

by Seth Schwartzberg - November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

(Photo: Nickolas Montei) For the first time this season, the Arizona State baseball team opened up to the public for a split-squad scrimmage. With the team cut in half between black and grey, it was the first chance for fans to get a look at the team for the 2026 season. On

ASU run rules Houston to take 5th consecutive series win

by Andrew Hayslett - May 11, 2025May 11, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX — On senior weekend and with his parents in attendance, Arizona State graduate righty Chance Daquila got to pitch for the first time this season. Daquila sat out the 2024 season with a shoulder injury that had him receive two surgeries, a major one after the 2023

Sun Devils explode for 17 runs, complete sweep over Long Beach

by Ethan Ignatovsky - May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

(Photo: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) PHOENIX – When Arizona State junior right fielder Kien Vu came up to bat in the bottom half of the first inning, he had all the momentum on his side. He and his Sun Devil teammates were trailing visiting Long Beach State by one run, but ASU’s batters

ASU Rides Record-Setting Offensive Performance to Series Sweep over BYU

by Keenan Vaughan - April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/WCSN) PHOENIX — Fans in attendance at Phoenix Municipal Stadium most likely didn’t have any reason to suspect they were about to witness program history when the bottom of the second inning began. Arizona State had already jumped out to an early 3-0 lead on top of the fact

Texas Tech’s capitalize on ASU mistakes, avoid sweep with 12-8 win

by Ethan Ignatovsky - April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX – Arizona State sophomore right-handed starter Jaden Alba found himself just one pitch away from escaping a third inning where he allowed two extra base hits and a run when a miscue led to disaster. After throwing 20 pitches and recording two outs, Alba found himself in a

King Shines as ASU Gets Offensive Outpour

by Andrew Hayslett - April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

(Photo: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) PHOENIX – After being down for the first time all day, the red hot bat of senior shortstop Matt King slugged his third home run in five plate appearances, putting Arizona State baseball ahead in a game that they would continue to dominate. Arizona State's (22-11, 8-4 Big 12)

Sun Devils set with experience and depth for 2025 campaign

by Sammy Nute - February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) Finally, after what always feels like one of the longest and most arduous waits, the winter is finally melting away to give way to baseball season. Arizona State baseball will open the season with four home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, starting Friday with a three-game set against