(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX - When junior right fielder Kien Vu beat out an infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning, Arizona State baseball’s most dangerous hitter was next up in a game situation that you dream about in the backyard as a kid. Redshirt sophomore left fielder Brandon Compton
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Sun Devils play familiar game in 9-8 win over Ohio State
(Photo: Austin Hurst/WCSN) TEMPE- A season ago, Arizona State baseball thrived on its offense creating huge performances while trying to fight through rough pitching performances. Today in front of its packed Phoenix Municipal Stadium opening-day crowd it was the same story. The Sun Devils (1-0) had a chaotic come-from-behind 9-8 victory over
Sun Devils set with experience and depth for 2025 campaign
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) Finally, after what always feels like one of the longest and most arduous waits, the winter is finally melting away to give way to baseball season. Arizona State baseball will open the season with four home games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, starting Friday with a three-game set against
‘I’m Ready To Turn That Page’ With New Swing, Isaiah Jackson Poised To Take Offensive Step
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Being a prospect is generally a good thing in the sports world. The term describes an athlete that is young and surrounded by high expectations. Although they might have not achieved anything in the professional ranks, the assumption is that with the right development, they will one day
‘We’re a pitching school,’ Sun Devil baseball overhauls pitching approach before 2025 season
Three takeaways from final of Sun Devils’ three scrimmages
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – With just 19 days before gates open and Sun Devil fans pour into Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Division I baseball’s opening day, Valentine's Day, February 14, Arizona State baseball wrapped up its three-game weekend intrasquad scrimmage series Sunday afternoon. As teams of Maroon and Gray Sun Devils
Gold team prevails MGWS game one 3-1 win over Maroon
(Photo: Austin Hurst/WCSN) The Gold team’s spirtis were as high as the gold sun in the sky as they won the first game of the Arizona State baseball’s Maroon and Gold World Series, utilizing some first-inning small ball in a beautiful afternoon game. Despite the typically gorgeous Arizona weather that usually boosts
Sun Devil arms against pros in exhibition against USA Baseball
(Photo: Austin Hurst/WCSN) PHOENIX - Senior right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez walked off the mound in the fourth inning to his final pitch being called a strike. It was a call that the umpire made many times throughout the night as the Arizona State pitching staff made their impact felt against the
Arizona State sweeps doubleheader in first fall action
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) PHOENIX - The pounding of a baseball hitting a catcher's mitt and the ping of the bat were two sounds that could be heard around Phoenix Municipal Stadium, proving baseball was back on Saturday afternoon, at least in some form. A visual example was junior center fielder Isaiah
Sun Devils display resiliency in loss to Washington
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) PHOENIX — On the heels of Arizona State baseball’s wild tenth-inning victory over Washington — its eighth in its last nine contests — head coach Willie Bloomquist had a clear and direct message. No matter the conditions, his team will always refuse to quit. His passionate comments were fitting at that