Haley Steele hits a grand slam in a game against UA on March 25. Steele's grand slam highlighted ASU's comeback victory. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
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Softball splits openers of Judi Garman Classic
Usually the No. 5 ASU softball team is making their opponents change pitchers. Rarely is it the other way around.
ASU senior pitcher Hillary Bach launches a pitch against New Mexico State on March 11. Bach pitched her seventh shutout of the season Thursday against BYU. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)
Softball to compete in first road tournament this season
After practicing all fall and playing 27 games in Farrington Stadium this season, the No. 5 ASU softball team is ready to play somewhere else.
Johnson’s hitting leads softball in Diamond Devil Invitational
For a team that has had excellent pitching this year, the No. 5 ASU softball team relied on its bats to win the weekend at the Diamond Devil Invitational.
Boos & Bravos: March 9
Bravo to the stellar pitching performances of the ASU softball team. Senior Hillary Bach and sophomore Mackenzie Popescue each had impressive performances in last week’s Wilson/DeMarini Invitational. Bach threw the sixth perfect game in ASU history against Wichita State and Popescue threw a no-hitter against Boise State. The two pitchers have helped the defending national champions improve to 21-2 on the season. Bach finished her junior campaign with a record of 10-0 and an ERA of 2.79 and is on track to have an even better senior year. Bach has already posted a 9-0 record with a 0.28 ERA this year while Popescue is 4-1 on the season with a 1.38 ERA.
Softball seeks consistency before conference play
With three home tournaments in the rear-view mirror, the No. 5 ASU softball team is beginning to look a bit more comfortable at home.
Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw a runner out at first base during the Littlewood Classic on Feb. 17. Boyd is 28 RBI shy of breaking ASU legend Katie Cochran’s career record. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)
Freshman centerfielder succeeds while adjusting to collegiate life
With the band Journey’s No. 1 hit blasting through the Farrington Stadium PA system, ASU freshman Elizabeth Caporuscio stepped into the batter’s box filled with her dreams and the team’s high expectations.
Bach’s perfect game highlights Wilson/DeMarini Invitational
Three blowouts in five games this weekend for the No. 5 ASU softball team created an illusion that covered up a tournament wrought with drama.
Hillary Bach delivers a pitch in a game against McNeese State on Feb. 10. Bach pitched the sixth perfect game in ASU history Saturday against Wichita State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
Softball takes on tough competition in invitational
After the shellacking of Central Connecticut State last weekend prompted an air of optimism, the No. 5 ASU softball team prepares for pesky competition in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.
A fan props her legs up on a rail during ASU softball's game against Central Connecticut on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Justin Marshall)
Escobedo, Wigness propel Sun Devils to victories over Blue Devils
In four games against Central Connecticut State, the No. 4 ASU softball team didn’t let its opponent reach the sixth inning.
Softball welcomes Burkhart’s return as opposing coach
A homecoming for a past champion will highlight No. 5 ASU softball’s four games versus Central Connecticut State this weekend.
Sun Devils toward top of Pac-12 power rankings
None of the Pac-12 teams have played each other, but there is still an early pecking order in softball’s best Division I conference. Rankings are according to ESPN.com/USA Poll.
Sun Devils know how to defend stolen bases
If the nation’s softball conferences were high school students, the Pac-12 would be the popular girl in gym class who says running is so overrated.
Turf Talk: Cinderella Story Becomes Legend
No one expected the Polytechnic Pitchforks to do this well. They are a young team with little stability, but they’ve made one heck of an impression; they’re gelling as a team, and it shows.
Softball looking for consistency in second tournament
Anticipation fills the No. 5 ASU softball team’s dugout as it prepares to compete in the Littlewood Classic, its second home tournament of the season.
Softball drops two games in Kajikawa Classic
A long season awaits the reigning national champions, but two stinging losses in the Kajikawa Classic this weekend in Tempe were tough to swallow.