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Unpleasant surprise: ASU senior outfielder Matt Newman waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win over Oregon on April 2. ASU didn’t fare so well against Oregon State, dropping all three games in Corvallis over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Oregon State earns sweep of baseball

The No. 6 Sun Devils were swept by Oregon State in Corvallis, dropping all three games of a Pac-10 series for the first time since 1999.

By Tyler Emerick | April 10, 2011

Looking to sweep: ASU junior Kramer Champlin pitches out of the stretch during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 victory over the Ducks on Saturday. ASU puts a six-game winning streak on the line when they visit Oregon State over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Baseball heads to Corvallis with momentum

The Sun Devils will be out in full force when they head to Corvallis for a three-game series with the No. 19 Beavers.

By Tyler Emerick | April 7, 2011

Baseball tops UA in fiery contest

Tempers flared Tuesday between the ASU baseball team and rival UA midway through the two teams’ meeting.

By Tyler Emerick | April 5, 2011

Enemy territory: ASU sophomore Jake Barrett releases a pitch during the Sun Devils’ victory over UA on March 27. ASU travels to Tucson on Tuesday to play the Wildcats in a non-conference matchup. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

UA rivalry ignited mid-week

Each year the two Arizona schools meet two additional times outside the Pac-10 schedule. The games do not count toward conference standings, but do count in the Territorial Cup point race.

By Tyler Emerick | April 4, 2011

Spring cleaning: ASU junior third baseman Riccio Torrez makes a throw to first during the Sun Devils’ 8-0 victory over Oregon on Sunday. ASU swept the Ducks, giving up only three runs all weekend. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball records three-game sweep of Oregon

The No. 9 Sun Devils swept the Ducks right out of Tempe behind three stellar starting pitching performances.

By Tyler Emerick | April 3, 2011

Baseball defeats Oregon 5-2

ASU Baseball (19-6) defeated the University of Oregon Ducks on Friday night, 5-2.

By Derek Trebesch | April 1, 2011

Duck Hunting: ASU junior infielder Zack MacPhee leads off second base against Delaware on Feb. 26. The Sun Devils continue Pac-10 play against a dangerous Oregon squad with a three game series starting Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball hosts dangerous Oregon squad

Just under a year ago, the ASU baseball team walked into Eugene with a 24-0 record, only to suffer its first loss of the season 6-5 in 12 innings

By Tyler Emerick | March 31, 2011

Schedule Strength: ASU junior infielder Riccio Torrez stands on second base during the Sun Devils’ game against Delaware on Feb. 26. ASU sits atop the Pac-10 rankings after winning two out of three games against UA this past weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils top Pac-10 rankings

Now starts the 10-week round robin schedule to determine the final Pac-10 champion.

By Tyler Emerick | March 29, 2011

UA defeated: Sophomore Jake Barrett delivers a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 8-1 victory over UA on Sunday. The win gave ASU the series victory in the first weekend of Pac-10 play. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball takes series against UA

The No. 8 Sun Devils lost the weekend opener, but came back to win on Saturday and Sunday.

By Tyler Emerick | March 27, 2011

Baseball defeats UA to even series Saturday

ASU Baseball defeated U of A 5-1 Saturday night to improve its record to 17-6.

By Derek Trebesch | March 26, 2011

Baseball falls to rival UA Friday, 5-2

ASU Baseball (16-6) lost 5-2 to the University of Arizona in the first game of its three-game-series.

By Derek Trebesch | March 25, 2011

Territorial Time: ASU senior outfielder Matt Newman waits for the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26. The Sun Devils renew their rivalry with UA this weekend with a three-game series starting Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

UA baseball rivalry renewed

When the ASU baseball team faces its bitter rival UA, it’s not just another series within the long, arduous season.

By Tyler Emerick | March 24, 2011

Series Split: ASU junior outfielder Johnny Ruettiger prepares to round first base after a single against New Mexico on Feb. 18. Ruettiger had two hits and scored two runs in the Sun Devils’ victory over Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Baseball claims second game against CSF

With sophomore pitcher Alex Blackford leading the charge, the No. 8 Sun Devils defeated Cal State Fullerton 10-1 Wednesday afternoon to split the midweek set.

By Tyler Emerick | March 23, 2011

After visiting Hahn, baseball falls to CSF

The ASU baseball team was able to pay a visit to freshman Cory Hahn in Southern California before suffering a 7-3 loss to Cal State Fullerton.

By Tyler Emerick | March 22, 2011

Sun Devil athletics on the rise

It’s time for student pride to be shoved down the throats of tuition-payers.

By Nick Ruland | March 21, 2011

Baseball sweeps No. 3 Oklahoma

The No. 8 Sun Devils went 4-1 during their school’s week off from classes, taking two series from two teams at Packard Stadium.

By Tyler Emerick | March 20, 2011

Loud Environment: ASU senior outfielder Matt Newman waits for the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26 in Tempe. The Sun Devils travel to Auburn to play in front of notoriously tough SEC crowds this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball heads to Auburn, SEC territory

ASU travels to Auburn, Ala., this week for a three-game set with the No. 24 Tigers of the Southeastern Conference.

By Tyler Emerick | March 10, 2011

The Little Things: ASU junior infielder Riccio Torrez awaits the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26. After scoring just one run in ten hits against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday, the Sun Devils capitalized on scoring opportunities to win the next three games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sacrifice runs key for baseball

In Thursday night’s extra inning loss to Cal State Bakersfield, the ASU baseball team repeatedly missed opportunities by not executing sacrifice plays late in the contest.

By Tyler Emerick | March 8, 2011

Baseball wins three of four one-run games

Every game the No. 11 Sun Devils played was decided by one run, including two in extra innings.

By Tyler Emerick | March 6, 2011

Roadrunners top Sun Devils in extra innings

The Roadrunners were pests, hanging around throughout the game until they finally broke through with a Cael Brockmeyer game-winning solo home run in the top of the tenth to defeat the No. 11 Sun Devils, 2-1.

By Tyler Emerick | March 3, 2011

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