(Photo credit Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — For her first collegiate plate appearance, freshman infielder Grace Molitor came to the plate with the Arizona State softball team leading 1-0 in the bottom of the second inning. Molitor had two runners on and laid down a bunt, moving both runners into scoring position. Stepping
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A new era of ASU Softball calls for a new identity
(Photo credit Austin Hurst/WCSN) Arizona State Softball is entering what can best be described as a transitional period for the program. The Sun Devils did not see much success in their final year in the Pac-12 Conference, finishing in last place with a 20-31 overall record and going 3-21 in conference play.
Sights and sounds from ASU Softball’s final fall outing
(Photo credit: Maya Diaz/WCSN) ASU softball was slated to host its final Maroon and Gold scrimmage on Oct. 30. Instead, the Sun Devils opted for an open practice at Farrington Stadium. During the fall season, the Sun Devils defeated Embry-Riddle and Phoenix College. They also split games with Grand Canyon University, finishing
Devils on pace for historically bad finish ahead of Pac-12 tournament
Bruins sweep Devils in final Pac-12 series at Farrington
(Photo via Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE – The Devils entered the final week of regular season play with their spot in the Pac-12 Conference tournament solidified in last place. No. 6 UCLA’s situation was completely different, as they sat in first place ahead of Stanford and Washington. Even though the Devils were
Woes with Runners on Base Costs Sun Devils against Cal
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State fell short of clinching a much-needed series victory against California on Sunday due to continued struggles with offensive inconsistency despite having plenty of chances to get more runs on the board. On the surface, the Sun Devils' failure to launch in the batters box can
Devils fail to secure first conference series win in 7-2 loss to Cal
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – After ending their 11 game losing streak in walk-off fashion Saturday, Arizona State softball entered Sunday looking to win their first series in conference play against California. Farrington was packed once again as they cheered on ASU in what could be the turnaround series the Sun
Schuld’s standout two-way performance helps ASU break losing streak
(Photo via Sam Polgreen/WCSN) TEMPE – When graduate right-handed starting pitcher Marissa Schuld got sophomore first baseman Tianna Bell to fly out to right field for the third out of the top of the seventh inning her outing in the circle concluded. Still, her Saturday evening wasn’t done yet. Schuld was called
Sun Devils snap double-digit losing streak with storybook seventh inning
(Photo via Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE – Despite another heartbreaking loss for ASU Friday night, it was a full house at Farrington Stadium for game two of the Arizona State and California series. Under the bright lights with an electric crowd, the Devils turned their fate around, and they delivered a spectacular
Inconsistent offense and tired pitching leads ASU to its 11th straight loss
(Photo via Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State entered the first game of their weekend set against California having scored 54% of their runs in the first three innings of action. That theme mostly continued, with the Sun Devils' offense being hot early on before frustratingly spluttering out and being unable