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ASU’s late surge falls short of another comeback victory

by Justin de Haas - May 4, 2024May 4, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State baseball is on a scorching stretch in its postseason push as it has won eight of its last nine games — scoring double digit runs six times in that span — including a walk off grand slam by redshirt sophomore outfielder Nick McLain in

Sun Devils snap five-game winning streak, fall to USC 11-6

by Sammy Nute - April 28, 2024April 28, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) PHOENIX — Riding a five-game winning streak, Arizona State baseball has been playing some of its best ball over the last two weeks. The Sun Devils completed a sweep of UCLA last weekend for the first time since 2010, and Sunday offered ASU a chance to complete a

Five Takeaways: Sun Devils sweep Bruins for first time since 2010

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by Sammy Nute, Justin de Haas, Justin Carter, Tyler Weiss and Sean Brennan - April 23, 2024April 26, 2024

(Photo: Sam Fenway/WCSN) Arizona State baseball needed anything on its road trip to Los Angeles to salvage what has been a brutal nine-game stretch in Pac-12 play. After being swept by then-No. 5 Oregon State — a somewhat predictable result when facing a powerhouse that, to date, still boasts a top-10 ranking in

ASU relies on bullpen arms Tieding and Fitzpatrick in win over California

by Justin de Haas - March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) Arizona State baseball has a Sunday starter issue that percolated to Thursday, but redshirt senior right-handed pitcher Matt Tieding turned that narrative into an afterthought. Entering the weekend, the Sun Devils had their Fridays and Saturdays established with freshman right-handed pitcher Thomas Burns and senior left-handed pitcher Connor Markl,

Sun Devils offense comes alive, defeating Cal 14-8

by Sammy Nute - March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX – To open the 2024 season, Arizona State baseball wowed fans as it mashed its way to double-digit runs in five of its first seven games. The Sun Devils offense flashed the potential to score double-digit runs in any given game, and they didn’t even have junior

Sun Devils lose 8-5 to Ducks, lose Pac-12 Conference Opener

by Sammy Nute - March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX – As the home of Arizona State baseball for the last eight seasons and counting, the Sun Devils have gotten familiar with all of the quirks that their home ballpark delivers. Phoenix Municipal Stadium is located in one of the warmest places on Earth and also plays

Sun Devils unable to prevent big moments in loss to Oregon

by Sean Brennan - March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — In baseball, a lot can change in the span of one pitch. It simply doesn’t matter how well a team plays up to a certain point, as a single swing can be extremely unforgiving and turn an entire contest upside down. That’s just baseball. Arizona State (7-8, 1-2

ASU’s pitching produces with a new star on the rise

by Justin de Haas - February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Arizona State baseball struggled on the mound so far this season, but there is a Sun Devil that established himself as a high-leverage relief pitcher against Ohio State. The Sun Devils entered Friday with a 9.40 ERA after five games, so the team was in desperate need

Sun Devils bounce back with complete 14-4 win over Ohio State

by Sammy Nute - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – On Thursday, the Sun Devil offense had finally cooled off in their first meeting with Ohio State, scoring less than nine runs for the first time in the young 2024 season. The Buckeyes held Arizona State baseball's dangerous lineup to just four runs and five hits,

Pitching shows up in big moments to fuel Sun Devils victory over No. 24 Kansas State

by Sean Brennan - February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Entering the 2024 season, there was no question that Arizona State baseball would need to depend on its lineup, especially early on. With a slew of inexperienced arms, it would take some time for the Sun Devils’ pitching to find its footing. Even head coach Willie Bloomquist