(Photo:Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Facing the possibility of yet another exit in regionals of the NCAA Tournament, Arizona State delayed the chance, at least for the time being, with a 4-1 win over Oral Roberts that featured a complete game from Jordan Aboites. The Golden Eagles are now the first team in the
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ASU Baseball: Aboites falters late and ASU’s Pac-12 Championship hopes follow suit
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Jordan Aboites had a stellar start to his night against USC, giving up three runs, striking out seven and walking two in 7 2/3 innings. Unfortunately for Aboites, his night didn’t end there. Instead, Aboites gave up three more runs, never getting to record that last out in the
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils down UCLA 10-4 to capture sixth-straight series victory
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Arizona State’s resurrection continued on Sunday as the Sun Devils (33-19, 15-12) defeated the UCLA Bruins (25-28, 13-14) 10-4 to capture a sixth-consecutive series win. In a drastic change of events from last night’s blowout loss, Tracy Smith’s team was able to ride an effective outing from utility man
ASU Baseball: Unlikely bats propel Sun Devils to 9-8 walk-off win over Oregon
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Arizona State baseball lives for the ninth inning. For the second time this season, the Sun Devils (28-15, 11-9) have pieced together a three-game streak of walk-off victories with tonight’s 9-8 win over Oregon (21-19, 9-11). Due to some early pitching struggles, Tracy Smith’s team had to find a way
ASU Baseball: Unconventional roles propel Sun Devils to 7-5 win over Arizona
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) In Tuesday night’s 7-5 win over in-state rival Arizona, players filling unconventional roles turned out to be the difference maker. On the mound, it was Jordan Aboites, who isn’t unheralded by any means but has only appeared in four games, who stepped up to fuel the all-around performance by
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils best rival Arizona 7-5 in mid-week matchup
ASU Baseball: Lack of fight plagues Sun Devils in midweek loss
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Midweek games sandwiched between conference play can prove to be treacherous, and Tuesday’s game was no exception for the Sun Devils, who trailed the entire game and fell 6-3 to the University of San Diego. After a weekend sweep at the hands of the Oregon State Beavers, the last
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils take on Titans for two-game midweek series
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) After completing its second sweep in three series to begin the 2016 season, Arizona State (8-3) hits the road for one of its toughest matchups before Pac-12 conference play against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (6-4). The Sun Devils will return to Goodwin Field for the first time since
ASU Baseball: Aboites continuing to fill any role necessary
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Some players are willing to go further than others in their personal sacrifices in order to help their team succeed. ASU senior, and current third baseman, Jordan Aboites is one of those players and then some. Used as a super utility player throughout his entire Sun Devil career, Aboites
ASU Baseball: Canning turning heads despite inexperience at collegiate level
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) College baseball coaches rarely want to rely too much on inexperienced freshmen to fill key roles in their lineup, but Tracy Smith does not have much of a choice heading into the 2016 season. Most notably, the open outfield spots, with perhaps the exception of left field, appear