(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) PHOENIX — The pitcher’s mound becomes a lonely place when the bases become loaded and the scoreboard shows zero outs. Sunday, Arizona State junior right-hander Jaden Alba knew it better than anyone. After a hit and an error boarded the first two runners of the fifth inning, Alba couldn’t
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Contact hitting powers undefeated Sun Devils to series sweep over St. John’s
(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — While Arizona State baseball's three-game home weekend series against St. John's was pivotal for the penultimate outcome, it also proved that the team can find a multitude of methods to win when on the diamond. The Sun Devils opened things up by riding the long ball
Sun Devils’ Strong Pitching Frustrates St. John’s and Preserves Undefeated Record
(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
(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.
Offensive concerns loom amidst ASU’s hot start
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – Phoenix Municipal Stadium has long been known as a hitters' ballpark. Arizona State's pitching staff has discussed the advantages that hitters have when they come to the Sun Devils' ballpark. The dry, warm weather allows the ball to fly out of the ballpark even when hitters
Dominant Offensive Performance Leads ASU to Rout of UConn
(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State entered its first midweek game of the new season, it was hoping to give fans an offensive show of fireworks. In their first series against Omaha, ASU relied more heavily on its pitching to get a sweep. Head coach Willie Bloomquist expressed frustration with
Sun Devils’ Bullpen Near-Perfect Performance Leads Way for Comeback in Opening Weekend Finale
ASU Completes Comeback to Clinch Opening Weekend Sweep
ASU Avoids Gloomy Start Amidst Cloudy Conditions in Opening Night Win
(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX – It didn’t feel like baseball season at all. Arizona’s springtime beauty was hidden for much of the day leading up to Arizona State’s night matchup against Omaha. The sun refused to show its face, hiding behind clouds that offered a smattering of rain throughout the early afternoon. The
