(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — In the sixth inning, senior right-handed pitcher Kenzie Brown got ahead in the count early and then struck out New Mexico State junior outfielder Devin Elam. Brown followed it up by striking out redshirt junior Kristiana Watson and freshman catcher Skye Johnson to end the
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Long-ball pushes Sun Devils to 5-1 win
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball showed its strength in a long-ball win Sunday. Arizona State (10-5) earned the 5-1 win over the New Mexico State Aggies (9-8) to end the three-day Sun Devil Classic. The Sun Devils finished with a 3-1 record on their home turf, with their
The Sun Devil circle comes up big once again for the defense
Sun Devils revive offense to beat Portland State
(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State softball graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall jogged home following her two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning against Portland State on Saturday, it was clear the momentum had shifted. The Sun Devils (9-5) came out sloppy Saturday as they battled the
Changes to infield alignment power Sun Devils to late afternoon win
Sun Devils bounce back after deflating loss to No. 3 Florida
(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — After a frustrating performance to open Friday’s doubleheader, graduate outfielder Kelsey Hall’s home run ignited Arizona State softball’s offense. Coming in the third inning, Hall’s homer into center field also scored freshman infielder Tiare Ho-Ching. The Sun Devils (8-5) never trailed the rest of the game
ASU pitchers stepped up when needed in Saturday doubleheader
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball's circle came up big when needed in Saturday's doubleheader, however, their performance was not matched by the defense. ASU (6-3) defeated the Washington Huskies (4-5) 4-1 and suffered a tough 5-1 extra innings loss to the Belmont Bruins (5-4). In the fifth inning against
Sun Devils rebound after losing doubleheader opener
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — As junior utility player Sydney Saenz dejectedly walked back to the dugout after grounding out to North Dakota’s junior first baseman Katelyn Nuemayer to end game one of Arizona State softball’s doubleheader, she and the rest of her teammates knew they had to regroup for
Sun Devil pitching gets revenge versus No. 21 Ducks
(Photo credit: Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State Softball found much-needed pitching success Thursday night against the No. 21-ranked Oregon Ducks who bested the Sun Devils in their previous matchup. The Sun Devils and sophomore right-handed pitcher Meika Lauppe looked for revenge against their former Pac-12 rivals in Oregon and got
Sun Devils come from behind to knock off California
(Photo credit: Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — Pinch-hitting for sophomore infielder Nehanda Lewis, freshman catcher Lillian Holtje came to the plate with the Arizona State softball team tied at four a piece with the California Golden Bears. Holtje, in only her fourth career plate appearance, swung on a pitch from California freshman