(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
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‘Stay relentless:’ Carlon battles through adversity along path to one-run outing
(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – All that got Arizona State baseball junior lefty Cole Carlon through his career-high six innings of work, and a bumpy second and third innings, was one ten-letter word. The word “relentless” motivated Carlon to twice get out of jams with runners on both second and third. “‘Stay
Sun Devils battle sickness, split doubleheader in Sun Devil Classic
(Photo: Jake Abele/WCSN) TEMPE — As Arizona State senior pitcher Kenzie Brown trotted to the circle to pitch against Michigan Friday evening, fans at Farrington Stadium waited to watch another stellar performance from the former All-American as the backbone of her team’s pitching rotation. However, Brown struggled with her pitches, as well
Sun Devils host Omaha in pivotal conference series
(Photo: Scott Mussomano) Entering its second-to-last series of the regular season, Arizona State’s postseason aspirations are in extreme jeopardy. With only eight of the nine teams in the NCHC earning a bid to the conference tournament, leaving one team on the outside looking in, the eighth-place Sun Devils have teetered over
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 win first-ranked game in 1,088 days, keeping NCAA tournament dreams alive
After Heavy Defensive Turnover, ASU Looks to Rebuild Its Identity
(Photo: Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – In both college football and the NFL, teams often see regressions in defensive production year over year. Many underlying factors, whether it’s installing a new scheme or dealing with roster turnover, can disrupt defensive communication and keep players from operating on the
