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ASU earns first win in Tucson in over two years

by Jacob Fredericks - April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TUCSON – Anytime Arizona State makes the 110-mile drive down south on the I-10 to play its rivals, Arizona, there are bound to be heavy emotions. The weight of “Hate Week” burdens players, coaches and fans alike. When the two meet on the diamond, the heat is only turned

West Virginia Spoils Hairston’s Incredible Weekend with Commanding Finale Win

by Caleb Harris - March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

After Hairston’s home run, the Sun Devils were scoreless for 20 straight outs. Finally, in the seventh inning, PJ Moutzouridis advanced from third on a wild pitch to break the drought. Two innings later, Dean Toigo clobbered his 12th home run of the season and his third hit of the game.

Landon Hairston Heads Dominance from Sun Devil Offense

by Rees Goodall - March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

PHOENIX – Last season, then-freshman outfielder Landon Hairston finished his first collegiate season with only four home runs, a mark that garnered quips from veteran teammates Jacob Tobias and Brandon Compton. “I’m just like ‘will you guys shut up,’” Arizona State baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist said. “‘Let him just hit

Landon Hairston Off to Historic Start to 2026

by Jacob Fredericks - March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) PHOENIX – After losing its opening conference game to then-No. 17 TCU the night before, Arizona State was in the middle of a consequential inning. The Sun Devils had gone down 1-0 early, clawed back a four-run cushion and aimed to apply the finishing touches to avoid their

First-Inning Barrage Propels Sun Devils in Midweek Win

by Aidan Hammond - March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

(Photo: Mia Gonzalez/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State’s game began Wednesday night in front of a crowd of over 3000, the optimism surrounding the team was palpable. ASU had just recently joined the AP top 25, collecting a big series win against Kansas State in the week prior. For a brief

Three Takeaways: ASU Baseball Captures Second Consecutive Big 12 Series Win against Kansas State

by Jacob Fredericks, Keenan Vaughan and Aidan Hammond - March 22, 2026March 22, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) Hairston’s eighth-inning blast propels ASU to series-opening victory. - Jacob Fredericks As the Sun Devils opened their first conference away series, they found themselves in a similar situation to their opening conference game against then-No. 17 TCU. In that game, while ASU was down 5-4 in the ninth inning,

Sun Devil pitching and defense prevents disaster in upset win over No. 17 TCU

by Jacob Fredericks - March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) PHOENIX – After utilizing six different pitchers on Friday night, head coach Willie Bloomquist hoped he could get as many innings as possible out of senior right-handed starter Alex Overbay. However, after just three innings of work, Overbay got himself into trouble, allowing four runs and failing to record

ASU’s season-high nine-run third inning propels it to victory over No. 17 TCU

by Ethan Ignatovsky - March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) PHOENIX – Arizona State sophomore left fielder Landon Hairston approached home plate in the bottom of the third inning with one thing on his mind: hit the ball hard. With two outs and the bases loaded, there was no point in, as he put it, “trying to hit a

Arizona State Rides Explosive Fourth Inning to Emphatic Win Over Arizona

by Ethan Ignatovsky - March 11, 2026March 14, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) PHOENIX – Arizona State sophomore left fielder Landon Hairston got all of it. He knew it, and so did everyone else inside Phoenix Municipal Stadium. First came the sound of a changeup that was hung over the heart of the plate, destroyed by the metal weapon Hairston held in

Sun Devils Click in All Phases in Game 2 win over Loyola Marymount

by Caleb Harris - March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) PHOENIX – The game was decided well before Arizona State sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Sun Devils led 6-0 and had just had their most successful inning of the game. That did not stop Hairston from trying