Spencer Torkelson Archives - Page 4 of 10

ASU Baseball: Devils win epic back-and-forth battle to sweep Arizona, improve to 25-1

by Jessica Carnivale - March 31, 2019

(Photo: Bobby Kraus/WCSN) Five hours and 10 minutes following the first pitch of Sunday's series finale, Arizona State (25-1, 8-1 Pac-12) finished off the sweep of arch-rival Arizona (13-14, 2-7 Pac-12) in one of the most improbable fashions imaginable, by the football-impersonating score of 17-16. Alika Williams brought the lengthy game to

ASU Baseball: No. 15 Devils rebound from first loss of 2019, secure series win over Oregon

by Jessica Carnivale - March 24, 2019March 24, 2019

(Photo: Karli Matthias/WCSN) When the No. 15 Sun Devils stepped on the field at PK Park on Sunday, there was only one thing on their mind: redemption. Arizona State (22-1, 5-1 Pac-12) lost to the Oregon Ducks (12-9, 2-4 Pac-12) in the second game of their series in Eugene, snapping their 21-0

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils continue to roll in thrashing of Ducks, improving to 21-0

by Chase Drieberg - March 22, 2019

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) 952 miles. That is the distance from Phoenix to Eugene, Oregon. The sight of the first Arizona State road conference series. As well as, the next team standing in the way of continuing a perfect start to the season for the Devils. ASU’s offense has been so potent thus far,

ASU Baseball GALLERY: Sun Devils sweep Washington State, improve to 19-0

by Karli Matthias - March 18, 2019

All photos taken by Karli Matthias on March 17 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona. Contact @karlimatthias or knmatthi@asu.edu for high-resolution images.

ASU Baseball: Ferri’s Walk-Off Bomb Clinches Devils First Pac-12 Series Win

by Gareth Kwok - March 16, 2019

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) When Sam Ferri launched a towering fly ball down the left-field line in the seventh inning, all 4,079 in attendance stood up and gasped, waiting to see if the ball would be fair or foul. The ball ended up being just foul as it landed into the bleachers

ASU Baseball GALLERY: Sun Devils Win 11-6 to Sweep Xavier and Improve to 15-0

by Karli Matthias - March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

All photos taken by Karli Matthias on March 10, 2019 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz.. Contact @karlimatthias or knmatthi@asu.edu for high-resolution images.

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils Remain Undefeated After Comfortably Sweeping Xavier

by Jacob Rudner - March 10, 2019

(Photo: Karli Matthias/WCSN) 14 games ago, a 10-1 win over Notre Dame was relegated to 'just game one'. 12 games ago, 46 runs and three games into the season, the response to the early success was simply 'it's way too soon to tell'. But, 15 games and 15 wins into the 2019 season, the Arizona State

ASU Baseball: Sun Devils use clutch hitting, timely base running to seal series win over Xavier

by Bobby Kraus - March 9, 2019

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Baseball, perhaps more than any other sport, rewards teams the most for being opportunistic and not letting opportunities slip through their fingers. Spencer Torkelson did just that on Saturday night, playing a part in Arizona State's 8-3 victory over Xavier, their 14th consecutive win to begin 2019. Xavier head coach

ASU Baseball: Torkelson’s Walk-off Home Run in Extras Keeps Devils Undefeated

by Jessica Carnivale - March 2, 2019

(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) As his name was being announced over the cheers of fans, freshman Erik Tolman found himself in the most crucial spot in the game Top of the ninth, score tied 5-5, Tolman took the mound, hoping to get the Devils the lights out inning they needed to keep them in the

ASU Baseball: Devils Remain Undefeated Going Into Series Against Michigan State

by Gareth Kwok - March 1, 2019March 2, 2019

(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) Trevor Hauver’s go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning against Pepperdine on Tuesday saw him run around the bases with immense intensity and adrenaline. The Devils’ leadoff hitter was so fired up after his home run that he made the home run “trot” look more like a