(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Junior outfielder Tanya Windle smacking a single into the left-center gap to lift Arizona State softball over Seattle in game one of the Friday doubleheader was the perfect example of ASU’s ability to manufacture runs throughout the entire day. Seattle (9-8) threw the first punch in
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ASU pitchers stepped up when needed in Saturday doubleheader
(Photo credit: Zina Garcia/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State softball's circle came up big when needed in Saturday's doubleheader, however, their performance was not matched by the defense. ASU (6-3) defeated the Washington Huskies (4-5) 4-1 and suffered a tough 5-1 extra innings loss to the Belmont Bruins (5-4). In the fifth inning against
Sun Devils come from behind to knock off California
(Photo credit: Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — Pinch-hitting for sophomore infielder Nehanda Lewis, freshman catcher Lillian Holtje came to the plate with the Arizona State softball team tied at four a piece with the California Golden Bears. Holtje, in only her fourth career plate appearance, swung on a pitch from California freshman
Sun Devils start 2025 season on a high note with 7-1 win
(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
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.
Sun Devils test each other in first Maroon & Gold Scrimmage
(Photo credit: Maya Diaz/WCSN) It was a tough competition from the start at ASU softball’s Maroon versus Gold scrimmage on Wednesday night at Farrington Stadium. After the first inning with the score tied at 0, both teams got more offensively aggressive throughout the rest of the game. In the bottom of the second
Sun Devils finish fall slate with statement win over GCU
Sun Devils Come up short in comeback bid at GCU
ASU Softball returns to Farrington for fall ball opener
(Photo credit: Sierra Watson/WCSN) TEMPE — The energy in the Valley was immaculate Wednesday night, as ASU Softball kicked its fall season off with a bang, defeating the Embry-Riddle Eagles by a score of 9-0. From the beginning, ASU took control with a leadoff triple by junior outfielder Tanya Windle and a
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