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Editorial: A fun pastime

Power hitting giants have faded away into memories of court hearings and dominating pitchers are leading teams to titles. And the fans love it.

By Editorial Board | July 17, 2011

Steady presence: ASU coach Tim Esmay argues with the umpiring crew during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over New Mexico on June 3. Esmay’s leadership this past season was a large part of the team’s success. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Esmay exactly what ASU baseball needed

The second-year ASU baseball coach always said the right thing when facing adversity.

By Tyler Emerick | June 27, 2011

ASU senior catcher Xorge Carrillo makes the tag at home on Texas freshman Jacob Felts during the Sun Devils' 5-1 loss to the Longhorns on Saturday. The Sun Devils dropped a tough third game to Texas on Sunday, getting knocked out of the playoffs at the Super Regional stage. (Photo by Emilia Harris)

Baseball falls to Texas amid controversy

In game three of the Austin Super Regional, ASU’s season came to an end at the hands of No. 7 Texas 4-2.

By Tyler Emerick | June 12, 2011

Super performance: ASU sophomore Joey DeMichele rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run during the Sun Devil’s 13-4 dismantling of Arkansas on Sunday. ASU is now headed to the Super Regionals. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Baseball advances to Super Regionals

ASU defeated No. 32 Charlotte Saturday 16-1, then came back Sunday to beat No. 19 Arkansas 13-4 and advance to the Super Regionals next weekend.

By Tyler Emerick | June 5, 2011

Sun Devils crush Charlotte, 16-1

The Sun Devils pounced on Charlotte pitching to the tune of seven runs in the first four innings to cruise to a 16-1 victory.

By Tyler Emerick | June 4, 2011

Baseball inches closer to WCS with win over UNM

Joey DeMichele took a 1-2 curveball and crushed it onto Rural Road for a walk-off three run homer and a 4-2 ASU win.

By Tyler Emerick | June 4, 2011

Regionals at Home: ASU third baseman Riccio Torrez makes a throw to first during the Sun Devils’ 7-0 loss to UCLA on Saturday. ASU was selected to host an NCAA regional, and opens up play against New Mexico on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Baseball hosting regional play starting Friday

The Sun Devils will host No. 19 Arkansas, Charlotte and New Mexico in regional action starting Friday.

By Tyler Emerick | May 30, 2011

Another Shutout: ASU junior Mitchell Lambson reaches back for a pitch against Oregon on April 2 in Tempe. The Sun Devils topped BYU, 3-0, in a rare Monday night game in behind seven scoreless innings from junior pitcher Kyle Ottoson.

Benjamin, Ottoson lead baseball over BYU

Despite leading by a run, the No. 8 Sun Devils were six outs away from being no-hit, but rallied to defeat the Cougars 3-0 in just an hour and 48 minutes.

By Tyler Emerick | May 2, 2011

DeMichele named National Player of the Week

ASU designated hitter Joey DeMichele was named both the Pac-10 and the Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week on Monday.

By Tyler Emerick | May 2, 2011

Another Series Win: ASU junior pitcher Kramer Champlin takes pitch signals during the Sun Devils game against Washington State on April 16. Champlin took the loss after giving up five runs, three earned, in ASU’s second game against Stanford over the weekend. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball takes two of three from Stanford

The No. 7 Sun Devils took two of three from the No. 25 Cardinal behind two stellar starting pitching outings and a three home run performance from an unsung hero.

By Tyler Emerick | May 1, 2011

Ready to go: ASU junior Kramer Champlin releases a pitch against WSU on April 17. Champlin is expected to start on Saturday against No. 25 Stanford. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball prepares for youthful Stanford

For the ASU baseball team’s opponent this weekend, success is defined by youth.

By Tyler Emerick | April 28, 2011

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Take Back The Night

Baseball wins fourth straight over UA

The red-hot No. 7 Sun Devils had just enough to squeeze out a 4-3 victory over the archrival Wildcats on Tuesday night in Tucson.

By Tyler Emerick | April 26, 2011

Final Meeting: ASU sophomore Deven Marrero (17), junior Riccio Torrez (30) and the rest of the infielders meet at the mound during the Sun Devils’ victory over Washington State on April 17. ASU meets UA for the fifth time this season on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball looks for 4 out of 5 against UA

Fresh off back-to-back conference sweeps, the ASU baseball team will head down the I-10 for round five this year with archrival UA.

By Tyler Emerick | April 25, 2011

Easy sweep: ASU junior Zach Wilson waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 6-0 win over Cal on Saturday. After the 17-inning marathon on Thursday, ASU shut out the Golden Bears twice on Friday and Saturday for the series sweep. (Photo courtesy of Eugene W. Lau | The Daily Californian)

Baseball sweeps Cal behind two complete game shutouts

Junior Kramer Champlin and sophomore Jake Barrett threw back-to-back five-hit complete game shutouts Friday and Saturday to complete a three-game sweep of the No. 19 Golden Bears in Berkeley.

By Tyler Emerick | April 24, 2011

Marathon: ASU junior pitcher Kramer Champlin delivers a pitch against Oregon on April 2 in Tempe. Champlin is set to start the second game of the series against Cal on Friday after a long, 17-inning game against the Golden Bears on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Baseball outlasts Cal after 17 innings

Somehow, the ASU baseball team found itself on top when the dust settled after 17 innings.

By Tyler Emerick | April 21, 2011

Baseball takes on red-hot Cal

ASU swept the Golden Bears last year in Tempe and is 104-57 all time against them.

By Tyler Emerick | April 20, 2011

Back on the Base Paths: ASU junior outfielder Andy Workman sprints to first base against Delaware on Feb. 26 in Tempe. It was Workman’s first game back after missing the entire 2010 season with a foot injury. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

After injury, Workman’s journey marches on

As a sophomore, Andy Workman started 13 times and appeared in one game at the College World Series. Everything was set for him to come back and take the next step.

By Tyler Emerick | April 19, 2011

Back in stride: ASU sophomore Jake Barrett pitches as junior infielder Riccio Torrez looks on during the Sun Devils’ 10-4 win over Washington State on Sunday. Barrett picked up the win as ASU completed the sweep over the Cougars. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball roars back with sweep of WSU

After getting swept in a Pac-10 series for the first time since 1999, the ASU baseball team responded with a sweep of its own this weekend.

By Tyler Emerick | April 17, 2011

Bouncing Back: ASU sophomore Jake Barrett drives off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 victory over Oregon on April 2. ASU, after getting swept by Oregon State, returns home looking to turn things around against UW. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Baseball looks to get back on track against WSU

After getting swept by Oregon State a week ago, the No. 10 Sun Devils return home this weekend looking to bounce back against Washington State.

By Tyler Emerick | April 14, 2011

Falling Back: ASU junior Kyle Ottoson releases a pitch during the Sun Devils’ win against Delaware on Feb. 26. Oregon State’s sweep of ASU in Corvallis, Ore., bumped the Beavers up to the top of the Pac-10. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sweep of ASU lands Beavers at top of Pac-10

The Sun Devils hadn’t been swept in a Pac-10 series since 1999 and had won five of six conference games to start the season.

By Tyler Emerick | April 12, 2011

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