(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
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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
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
Sun Devils single-game approach yields fourth series sweep
(Photo: Xavier Littman/WCSN) PHOENIX — A common theme for Arizona State baseball in 2023 has been achieving feats for the first time in a number of seasons. The accomplishments range from individual and team success, stringing together to create a rewarding second season for head coach Willie Bloomquist. The latest list of
Sun Devils battle back again, win fourth straight Pac-12 series
(Photo: Xavier Littman/WCSN) PHOENIX — When sophomore infielder Elijah Hainline drew a bases-loaded walk put Washington State up 2-0 in the fifth, it almost felt like déjà vu. 24 hours earlier, the Cougars kicked off the series opener with a three-run frame that seemingly set the tone of the game. An inning
Bullpen anchors Sun Devils in midweek win, clinching 20 wins
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) PHOENIX — Following an offseason that saw Arizona State baseball (20-9, 7-2 Pac-12) almost completely restructure its roster, the expectation was that it would improve from a 26-32 mark during head coach Willie Bloomquist’s first year at the helm. One of the biggest problems for the Sun Devils
Sun Devils roll to 20th win in 11-6 victory over Seattle
(Photo via: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Last season Arizona State Baseball defeated Arizona on April 23 to reach 20 wins. On Tuesday night, the Sun Devils entered a midweek game against Seattle with the chance to tally their 20th victory two and a half weeks earlier than head coach Willie Bloomquist’s
ASU offense remains stellar in 11-1 win over No. 25 GCU
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) PHOENIX — After weather conditions moved Arizona State baseball’s game against No. 25 GCU (14-6) from Tuesday to Wednesday, it almost seemed like destiny. Wednesday’s date, March 22, 2023, marks exactly one year since the ASU's (13-8, Pac-12 2-1) heartbreaking home loss to the Antelopes that left many
ASU baseball fails to get bats going in 7-2 loss to UC Irvine
“Self-inflicted wounds” cost Arizona State baseball vs UC Irvine
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — During Arizona State baseball’s 10-9 bounce-back victory against South Dakota State on Wednesday, the Sun Devils found themselves in an early 7-0 deficit, but the bats came alive, resulting in eight unanswered runs. Eventually sophomore left fielder Will Rogers found himself in a similar situation — bottom