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Sun Devils’ Strong Pitching Frustrates St. John’s and Preserves Undefeated Record

by Caleb Harris - February 22, 2026February 23, 2026

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – A great performance is defined by the emotions it evokes. Saturday, Arizona State's pitching staff brought its fans relief while delivering frustration to the St. John’s fans who had made the cross-country trip to see their squad in action. Even St. John’s head coach Mike Hampton appeared

Recap: ASU Rides Gutsy Pitching to Hard-Fought Saturday Win

by Aidan Hammond - February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State junior right-hander Colin Linder exited with two outs during the fifth inning of Saturday's game, the tension in both dugouts and the stands was high. Linder had pitched well to that point, collecting five strikeouts and allowing only one run on two hits.

Sun Devils’ Bullpen Near-Perfect Performance Leads Way for Comeback in Opening Weekend Finale

by Caleb Harris - February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

PHOENIX – Sean Fitzpatrick stepped onto the mound for the second time in two days. Unlike the day before, he did not have a six-run cushion. Omaha was tied with Arizona State 4-4 in the eighth inning, with the top of its batting order due up. Surrendering a run would

Gold walks off back-and-forth game two of Maroon and Gold Series

by Seth Schwartzberg - November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

PHOENIX — There was no telling how the Gold team would bounce back after their 8-2 loss to the Maroon team in the first game of Arizona State baseball’s Maroon and Gold World Series, but it seemed like they were out for blood. Heading into the final inning of this back-and-forth

ASU baseball hungry after disappointing end to 2025

by Ethan Ignatovsky - October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) From the outside looking in, Arizona State baseball had a great 2025 season. The Sun Devils stayed in the hunt to finish the regular season as the No. 1 team in the Big 12 until the final weekend of their first year in the conference, and they won

Who were the nine Sun Devils selected in the 2025 MLB Draft

by Ethan Ignatovsky - July 17, 2025August 27, 2025

(Photo: MLB.com) Arizona State baseball stumbled through parts of the rollercoaster that is the NCAA Division I baseball season in its first year as a member of the Big 12 Conference. Yet, for a few reasons, the year can still be categorized as a successful one. Head coach Willie Bloomquist led

ASU’s high-powered offense shut down in opening round of Big 12 Tournament

by Andrew Hayslett - May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

(Photo: Austin Hurst/WCSN) ARLINGTON, Texas — Arizona State put up an atrocious performance offensively only putting up 6 hits. The showing was especially bad considering that the Sun Devils lead the Big 12 in many offensive statistics, including runs scored. Arizona State baseball (35-22, 18-12 Big 12) shockingly lost 2-0 to BYU

Sun Devils clinch second-straight series with complete win over BYU

by Sean Brennan - April 25, 2025April 26, 2025

(Photo: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) PHOENIX — There was little panic within Arizona State’s dugout when BYU sophomore outfielder Crew McChesney sent the third pitch of Friday’s game over the right-field wall, instantly putting the Cougars ahead. Although a moment like that can set an ominous tone, the Sun Devils know that with

Takeaways: Sun Devils Drop Two of Three At Cincinnati For Second-Straight Series Loss

by Keenan Vaughan, Ethan Ignatovsky and Andrew Hayslett - April 13, 2025April 13, 2025

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) After falling at home in a three-game series to in-state rival Arizona, Arizona State was looking to close out the first half of Big 12 conference play this weekend by getting back to its winning ways at Cincinnati. The Bearcats, however, didn’t get that memo, giving the Sun

Sun Devils survive ninth inning threat to avoid the sweep

by Ethan Ignatovsky - March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — In the top of the ninth inning, Arizona State baseball was fighting for survival against Minnesota. The Sun Devils had the lead, but the Golden Gophers were on the brink of flipping the script of the game. Two innings prior, Minnesota put up four runs to put