(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Amid losing back-to-back games for the first time since March 8, Arizona State baseball has experienced its toughest stretch since starting Pac-12 play, all without its best player behind the dish. Sophomore catcher Ryan Campos missed his fourth consecutive game on Friday with an oblique injury, which
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Sun Devils rally efforts come up short against Oregon State
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — Head coach Willie Bloomquist has continually harped on one thing despite Arizona State baseball’s 25-win start — free bases. Entering No. 19 ASU’s (25-12, 11-4 Pac-12) highlight anticipated ranked matchup against No. 21 Oregon State (26-11, 11-9 Pac-12), walks looked to play a huge role. The ASU
Five Takeaways From Washington series and a look ahead
(Photo: Joseph Plishka/WCSN) Heading into this weekend, No. 19 Arizona State baseball had passed the eye test. Winners of their opening four Pac-12 series, the Sun Devils shared a first-place spot in the conference with Stanford and cracked last week’s D1 Baseball's top-25 poll – the first time they’ve done so
Nick McLain shows promise for Arizona State in collegiate debut
(Photo Courtesy: Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX – Arizona State Baseball’s first game as a top-25 team under head coach Willie Bloomquist was one for the ages. Trailing crosstown rival Grand Canyon (18-14) 9-2 in the eighth, the No. 24-ranked Sun Devils (24-9) put together a nine-run inning to take a lead they
Sun Devils stun Grand Canyon, comeback down 9-2
(Photo: Samantha Maxwell/WCSN) PHOENIX — A little over two weeks ago, Arizona State baseball played host to Grand Canyon. The Lopes entered Phoenix Municipal Stadium boasting a shiny new No. 25 ranking and were looking to prove that they belonged among the best teams in the nation. Instead, ASU won in
Sun Devils single-game approach yields fourth series sweep
(Photo: Xavier Littman/WCSN) PHOENIX — A common theme for Arizona State baseball in 2023 has been achieving feats for the first time in a number of seasons. The accomplishments range from individual and team success, stringing together to create a rewarding second season for head coach Willie Bloomquist. The latest list of
Sun Devils battle back again, win fourth straight Pac-12 series
(Photo: Xavier Littman/WCSN) PHOENIX — When sophomore infielder Elijah Hainline drew a bases-loaded walk put Washington State up 2-0 in the fifth, it almost felt like déjà vu. 24 hours earlier, the Cougars kicked off the series opener with a three-run frame that seemingly set the tone of the game. An inning
ASU walks it off 6-5 despite poor hitting night against WSU
Ethan Long to miss remainder of 2023 season with a left wrist injury
(Photo: Sydni Griffin/WCSN) Entering the 2023 season, Arizona State baseball had a lot to be excited about. The team was entering the second season under head coach Willie Bloomquist, and a large group of transfers bolstered a solid foundation of returners from the 2022 team. None of those returners sparked quite
Bullpen anchors Sun Devils in midweek win, clinching 20 wins
(Photo: Hailey Rogalski/WCSN) PHOENIX — Following an offseason that saw Arizona State baseball (20-9, 7-2 Pac-12) almost completely restructure its roster, the expectation was that it would improve from a 26-32 mark during head coach Willie Bloomquist’s first year at the helm. One of the biggest problems for the Sun Devils