(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — There’s only one word that could describe the second inning for Arizona State baseball. That word is dominance. In the top of the second inning, true freshman pitcher Thomas Burns was coming off of his first inning at the collegiate level. The right-handed pitcher started off the
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Sun Devils rally efforts come up short against Oregon State
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Head coach Willie Bloomquist has continually harped on one thing despite Arizona State baseball’s 25-win start — free bases. Entering No. 19 ASU’s (25-12, 11-4 Pac-12) highlight anticipated ranked matchup against No. 21 Oregon State (26-11, 11-9 Pac-12), walks looked to play a huge role. The ASU
Sun Devils stun Grand Canyon, comeback down 9-2
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — A little over two weeks ago, Arizona State baseball played host to Grand Canyon. The Lopes entered Phoenix Municipal Stadium boasting a shiny new No. 25 ranking and were looking to prove that they belonged among the best teams in the nation. Instead, ASU won in
Sun Devils roll to 20th win in 11-6 victory over Seattle
(Photo via: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Last season Arizona State Baseball defeated Arizona on April 23 to reach 20 wins. On Tuesday night, the Sun Devils entered a midweek game against Seattle with the chance to tally their 20th victory two and a half weeks earlier than head coach Willie Bloomquist’s
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
Free Bases on the cost Arizona State in 10-9 loss to UC Irvine
(Photo: Xavier Littman/WCSN) PHOENIX — Junior right-hander Owen Stevenson stands on the mound in the top of the eighth inning with hopes to keep Arizona State’s baseball deficit to one. But, Stevenson proceeded to hit the following two batters and then walk the third to load the bases with two outs.
Baseball notebook: bolstered infield depth; Meyer out for season
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) Less than three weeks removed from Opening Day against San Diego State on Feb. 17, there is a palpable sense of optimism surrounding Arizona State Baseball as it embarks on its second campaign under head coach Willie Bloomquist. Coming off a productive offseason — during which the Sun
ASU Baseball: Previewing the 2023 Sun Devils after fall ball
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Fall Ball is officially underway for ASU Baseball as they prepare for another busy spring season. On Oct. 13, head coach Willie Bloomquist and several players spoke to the media about the offseason and preparation. Schedule The 56-game schedule was recently released on Oct. 21, highlighted by 31 home games
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: Sun Devils come back against by Stanford 6-3
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Arizona State Baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist has found himself out of answers at multiple points during the 2022 season. The Sun Devils, at times, either showed up lifeless, or committed mistakes and errors that sometimes drew the adjective of “Little-league” out of Bloomquist’s mouth. Wednesday was not the