(Photo via Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX — Over the last two games for Arizona State baseball, one thing has become apparent — they are capable of going blow for blow with one of the best teams in college baseball, a far cry from where they were a year ago, where they
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Defensive struggles cost Sun Devils against Stanford
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — In the middle of his first season as Arizona State's baseball head coach, Willie Bloomquist and his team traveled to Palo Alto to take on the Pac-12 powerhouse, Stanford. ASU came home with three losses, getting outscored 34-16. Later that fall, Bloomquist said that the Stanford series
Sun Devils overcome sloppy defense with walk-off grand slam
(Photo: Sydni Griffin/WCSN) PHOENIX — If there’s anything head coach Willie Bloomquist’s team has shown throughout 2023, it’s that no deficit is insurmountable. No. 19 Arizona State baseball’s "never quit" attitude has resulted in countless close games this season — the most recent example being Friday’s 13-11 defeat in the series
Sun Devils rally efforts come up short against Oregon State
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Head coach Willie Bloomquist has continually harped on one thing despite Arizona State baseball’s 25-win start — free bases. Entering No. 19 ASU’s (25-12, 11-4 Pac-12) highlight anticipated ranked matchup against No. 21 Oregon State (26-11, 11-9 Pac-12), walks looked to play a huge role. The ASU
Five Takeaways From Washington series and a look ahead
(Photo: Joseph Plishka/WCSN) Heading into this weekend, No. 19 Arizona State baseball had passed the eye test. Winners of their opening four Pac-12 series, the Sun Devils shared a first-place spot in the conference with Stanford and cracked last week’s D1 Baseball's top-25 poll – the first time they’ve done so
Nick McLain shows promise for Arizona State in collegiate debut
(Photo Courtesy: Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX – Arizona State Baseball’s first game as a top-25 team under head coach Willie Bloomquist was one for the ages. Trailing crosstown rival Grand Canyon (18-14) 9-2 in the eighth, the No. 24-ranked Sun Devils (24-9) put together a nine-run inning to take a lead they
Sun Devils stun Grand Canyon, comeback down 9-2
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — A little over two weeks ago, Arizona State baseball played host to Grand Canyon. The Lopes entered Phoenix Municipal Stadium boasting a shiny new No. 25 ranking and were looking to prove that they belonged among the best teams in the nation. Instead, ASU won in
Ethan Long to miss remainder of 2023 season with a left wrist injury
(Photo: Sydni Griffin/WCSN) Entering the 2023 season, Arizona State baseball had a lot to be excited about. The team was entering the second season under head coach Willie Bloomquist, and a large group of transfers bolstered a solid foundation of returners from the 2022 team. None of those returners sparked quite
Baseball notebook: bolstered infield depth; Meyer out for season
(Photo: Joey Plishka/WCSN) Less than three weeks removed from Opening Day against San Diego State on Feb. 17, there is a palpable sense of optimism surrounding Arizona State Baseball as it embarks on its second campaign under head coach Willie Bloomquist. Coming off a productive offseason — during which the Sun
ASU Baseball: Previewing the 2023 Sun Devils after fall ball
(Photo: Reece Andrews/WCSN) Fall Ball is officially underway for ASU Baseball as they prepare for another busy spring season. On Oct. 13, head coach Willie Bloomquist and several players spoke to the media about the offseason and preparation. Schedule The 56-game schedule was recently released on Oct. 21, highlighted by 31 home games