Spotlight: ASU softball walk-off home runs bring opponents' strategy into question
The pinnacle of softball is hitting a home run. It clears the bases and electrifies the crowd. But a walk-off grand slam? And twice? That's the stuff of legends.
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The pinnacle of softball is hitting a home run. It clears the bases and electrifies the crowd. But a walk-off grand slam? And twice? That's the stuff of legends.
15:52 — Time left in the first half, marking the last time ASU men's basketball led in Sunday night's game against USC before senior forward Jonathan Gilling drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with 42 seconds remaining. ASU went on to win 64-59.
Another Sunday, another walk-off grand slam for No. 19 ASU softball (12-5).
It was a tale of two offenses for No. 19 ASU (11-5) Saturday as the bats in the second game answered the call that the bats in the first could not.
After a statement win against Oklahoma to close out the Littlewood Classic, No. 19 ASU softball (10-4) swept the first night of the Diamond Devil Invitational behind two quality pitching performances from its freshmen pitchers.
After the Littlewood Classic where No. 19 ASU softball (8-4) went 4-1, the Sun Devils are looking to continue the dominance and establish themselves in the Diamond Devil Invitational.
1 — Senior first baseman Bethany Kemp's first career grand slam came in walk-off fashion. ASU upset No. 4 Oklahoma 8-4 on Sunday after losing to the Sooners on Saturday.
The ASU softball team had only three hits but they sure made them count.
Oklahoma senior infielder Lauren Chamberlain rounds third base and heads for home after hitting a two-run home run against ASU on February 14, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. Despite shutting out Oklahoma for the first five innings of the game, the Sun Devils fell to Oklahoma 5-1. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)
ASU softball could only hold Oklahoma for so long.
Freshman infielder Brynley Steele scores against North Texas, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Mean Green 10-2. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)
ASU softball pitcher Breanna Macha, right, learns to throw with former Sun Devil Erica Beach. (Photo courtesy of Breanna Macha)
Teammates eagerly await ASU junior catcher Katee Aguirre after her 3-run homer vs. Indiana softball at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Aguirre would have a monster game with a 3-run home run and a walk off single as the Sun Devils romped over the visiting Hoosiers 10-2.
ASU baseball has been a partner with Wilson/DeMarini since 2003, outfitting the Sun Devils with gloves and, new this year, customized bats.
2 — Years in a row that the ASU men's basketball team has knocked off a top-10 Arizona team in Tempe. While not quite as exciting as last year's double-overtime thriller, Saturday's win was arguably more surprising as senior guard Bo Barnes led the way to victory.
Senior Sun Devil Elizabeth Caporuscio makes contact with the ball during the first of two games for the Sun Devils February 8, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. ASU lost to Texas 9-4. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)
ASU senior catcher Amber Freeman throws up the pitchforks after hitting a solo home run during the ASU vs. Indiana softball game at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Freeman’s pinch hitting would prove clutch for the Sun Devils, helping their offense to 10-2 explosion over the visiting Hoosiers.
Freshman right hand pitcher Dale Ryndak throws a pitch during the ASU vs Indiana softball game at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Despite allowing a homerun in the third Ryndak would otherwise prove solid with her pitching and earn a Sun Devil’s win over the Hoosiers 10-2. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)
Teammates eagerly await ASU junior catcher Katee Aguirre after her 3-run homer vs. Indiana softball at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Aguirre would have a monster game with a 3-run home run and a walk off single as the Sun Devils romped over the visiting Hoosiers 10-2.
ASU junior catcher Katee Aguirre is jubilant while rounding the bases after her 3-run homer vs. Indiana softball at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Aguirre would have a monster game with a 3-run home run and a walk off single as the Sun Devils romped over the visiting Hoosiers 10-2.
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