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ASU Baseball: Andrew Shaps and Ryan Lillard leave the team

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by Rob Werner - May 6, 2017May 6, 2017

(Photo: Nick Badders/WCSN) According to Justin Toscano of DevilsDigest.com, outfielders Andrew Shaps and Ryan Lillard are no longer a part of Arizona State. Shaps has been dismissed, while Lillard left on his own accord. The reason for the move is unknown at this time, though more information is set to follow,

ASU Baseball: Zawada amicably parts ways with Sun Devil baseball

by Nicholas Badders - March 15, 2017March 18, 2017

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona State head coach Tracy Smith announced that senior Sebastian Zawada left the program at ASU in order to prepare for Independent Baseball or the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in June. “Basically, he decided that, in a very amicable way, decided that he wanted

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils Fight And Claw Their Way Back For Ugly Walk-Off Win

by Bobby Kraus - February 17, 2017February 18, 2017

(Photo: Nicole Hernandez/WCSN) No matter how early in the season it happens, a ninth-inning comeback can do wonders for a baseball team. A ninth-inning comeback in a game for a team that made five errors in one game can convince a team to never give up, no matter the circumstances. The second game

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils defeat Oregon 9-8 on Aboites walk-off

by Colton Dodgson - May 7, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Arizona State took game two of its series with Oregon on Saturday, winning 9-8 at home on a Jordan Aboites walk-off single. While the Sun Devil offense was able to muster four hits, they lacked the consistency to put balls in play when it mattered early on, going 0-5

ASU Baseball: Comeback attempt falls short against Pac-12 leader Cal

by Bobby Kraus - April 16, 2016April 17, 2016

(Photo:Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) The mindset around the Arizona State baseball team (19-13, 5-9 Pac-12) following Saturday's 11-inning 8-4 loss to the California Golden Bears (21-10, 9-5 Pac-12) isn't one of dismay or frustration, but one of fight and belief that their season still holds something worth playing for. Trailing 4-2 going into the ninth and

ASU Baseball: Junior College transfer Zawada had long, tough journey to Tempe

by Jacob Janower - April 4, 2016

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Just last year, Sebastian Zawada was playing college baseball at South Mountain Community College, a little known school in Phoenix. Fast forward a year and the Tucson native is now playing at a school located a mere eight miles away, Arizona State University. Not only has he moved up

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils walk off on UC Davis for the second straight game

by Jacob Janower - March 12, 2016March 12, 2016

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) At this point, extra innings are becoming a formality for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Despite the added action, ASU has been clutch when they have needed it the most, winning its third consecutive game in extra innings on Saturday night by a score of 4-3. The team

ASU Baseball: Instant recap of the Sun Devils 4-3 win over UC Davis

by Jacob Janower - March 12, 2016

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Arizona State has had the flair for the dramatic in recent games. Tonight was no exception as the “Cardiac Devils” came out in full force. In the end, the Sun Devils grabbed their third walk-off of the season, with Brian Serven once again playing the role of hero.

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils take on Titans for two-game midweek series

by Bobby Kraus - March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) After completing its second sweep in three series to begin the 2016 season, Arizona State (8-3) hits the road for one of its toughest matchups before Pac-12 conference play against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (6-4). The Sun Devils will return to Goodwin Field for the first time since

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils complete home sweep with 8-1 win over Eastern Michigan

by Colton Dodgson - March 6, 2016March 6, 2016

(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Arizona State (8-3) completed the series sweep on Sunday, besting Eastern Michigan (4-8) 5-1 on the heels of five RBI from Sebastian Zawada. The sweep was Arizona State’s second at home this season in as many tries. The pitching staff has also starred in the absence of ace Hever Bueno,