(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX — On Friday night’s game against Cal, the bottom of the fifth inning was the turning point for Arizona State baseball. ASU was staring at a four-to-two deficit that was largely attributed to collectively hitting 3-16 (.188) entering the frame. Cal freshman right-handed pitcher Trey
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Sun Devils offense comes alive, defeating Cal 14-8
Five Takeaways: Sun Devils suffer three-game sweep to Washington State
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) Willie Bloomquist found himself at a loss for words following Arizona State baseball’s 7-5 midweek defeat to Utah Valley last Wednesday. At that point, the Sun Devils’ third-year head coach was searching for answers after a tumultuous start to the season, as a two-game split against a struggling
Sun Devils fall to Utah Valley, Bloomquist at ‘loss’ for words
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Ask any media member who has attended a Willie Bloomquist press conference over his last three seasons as Arizona State baseball head coach, and they will tell you that Bloomquist delivers some of the best quotes. Ask him one question, and he’ll answer for two full
Sun Devils overcome hitting struggles to defeat Utah Valley 5-4
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — Exactly one week since Tuesday, Arizona State baseball head coach Willie Bloomquist didn’t mince words when talking about his team’s 6-4 loss to New Mexico. The third-year skipper said his team lacked an “edge” and needed to do a better job of holding one another accountable. In
ASU Shuts Out Arizona In Series-Clinching Win
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) Arizona State baseball took a hard look at itself in the mirror amid culture concerns, but it appears a trip down south galvanized the troops for the Territorial Cup series. ASU head coach Willie Bloomquist said you need to “check your pulse” if the rivalry series against Arizona does
Sun Devils Fall To New Mexico In “Embarrassing” Performance
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Willie Bloomquist sat in his postgame press conference with an obvious look of dejection across his face. The Sun Devils head coach didn’t mince words on his team’s performance on Wednesday, one that saw it score only four runs against a New Mexico team that has conceded
ASU’s second victory over Oregon disappears in ninth inning
Sun Devil bats stifled in “embarrassing” loss to Ohio State
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX — Over its first four games, Arizona State baseball has a lineup that has showcased an ability to light up the scoreboard, but this time it flashed mostly zeros. ASU starting pitcher Ben Jacobs never pitched more than seven outs in a collegiate game. Ohio State starting pitcher
Jackson and Carlon lead Sun Devils to victory with confidence and consistency
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — Confident. That’s the word Arizona State’s baseball program used to describe itself. Arizona State is no stranger to high-scoring affairs, but conceding a six-run lead after the third inning is the type of game that can demoralize a team. However, ASU (2-0) preserved and came out victorious