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ASU softball is ready to start the season with new leadership

Eager to compete, the ASU softball team is confident in its ability to succeed this season, even with a new coaching staff.

Keeping her eyes on the ball

Astrid DeGruchy used to watch baseball games from the cheap seats — now she is paving the way for diversity in the male-dominated sport.

Savannah Slaysman and ASU women's tennis: A match made in heaven

For freshman Savannah Slaysman, playing tennis at ASU was love at first sight. Now, she will get the chance to play for the team she grew up idolizing. 

Let's give male and female athletics the same respect

Male and female athletes don't train or compete together in many sports, but a closer examination brings this tradition into question.

ASU softball hires Trisha Ford as new head coach

Fresno State head coach Trisha Ford has been hired as the new head coach of ASU softball, athletic director Ray Anderson announced Wednesday.

ASU suffers narrow loss to Oregon State in second straight game

Sun Devil softball was toppled by a 1-0 walk-off on Thursday in Corvallis, Oregon, but their Friday night matchup was almost just as close.

ASU softball starts series against Oregon State with a loss

ASU softball started its final regular season series by losing to Oregon State 1-0 — a tough game between the two Pac-12 rivals.

Weekend Recap: Sun Devil softball breaks losing streak, sweeps Stanford

ASU softball entered this weekend on a 12-game losing streak, but big wins against Stanford got ASU its first sweep since March 26.

ASU softball pitching woes continue, lose 12th straight

No. 15 UCLA softball maintained all the momentum from Saturday night's six-run seventh inning, defeating ASU 9-4 on Sunday afternoon.

Déjà vu: ASU softball loses on walk-off home run in seventh

For the second straight night, No. 15 UCLA won on a walk-off home run won the game.

ASU softball defeated by Bruins, continue on losing path

ASU softball was dealt a tough loss to the No. 15 UCLA Bruins, falling by a score of 8-6.

Katie Burkhart's jersey was retired to ASU softball's Wall of Honor on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Katie Burkhart, left of the jersey, poses by the Wall of Honor after her number was retired by the ASU softball team on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. As an collegiate athlete, she had a record of 118-40, an ERA of 1.08 and won the College World Series in 2008.

Katie Burkhart poses by the Wall of Honor after her jersey was retired by the ASU softball team on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. As an collegiate athlete, she had a record of 118-40, an ERA of 1.08 and won the College World Series in 2008.

Senior Abby Spiel (#3), Senior Jennifer Soria (#5), and Sophomore Nichole Chilson (#49) huddle together in the outfield and then explode out in team spirit at the ASU vs Arizona softball game on March 18, 2016.

'Reppin' the Devils:' ASU Softball's game day rituals

In many sports, athletes turn to rituals and superstitions as a way to channel good luck.

ASU softball alumna Katie Burkhart honored as first retired jersey

Katie Burkhart looked out onto the field, leaning against the maroon cushioned fence that once separated her from the world outside softball.

Freshman infielder Taylor Becerra steals second base against Houston on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe.

ASU Sun Devils vs. Oregon Ducks Softball Highlights

The Sun Devils faced the Ducks Saturday evening, losing 5-4 at home. 

ASU unable to crack losing streak, falls to Oregon in series finale

ASU softball went into extra innings to try to break its losing streak, but the Sun Devils fell for the ninth time in a row in a 7-4 loss to No. 5 Oregon.