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ASU freshman catcher Lyle Lin (27) is up to bat in a baseball game versus CSU Bakersfield at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Sun Devils lost 8-6.

ASU baseball rallies, but falls late to Cal State Bakersfield

Although ASU baseball nearly pulled off a comeback win, the Sun Devils ultimately failed to sweep Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday.

By Matt Layman | April 23, 2017

ASU sophomore shortstop Jeremy McCuin (10) picks up the ball in an attempt to throw to first base during game two of a baseball series versus Loyola Marymount University in Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Saturday, March 4, 2017. ASU lost 3-2.

ASU baseball uses fifth-inning surge to shutdown Cal State Bakersfield

The Sun Devils made the most of a fifth-inning surge on Saturday night at home.

By Mark Harris | April 23, 2017

ASU freshman infielder Carter Aldrete (21) throws the ball across the diamond from shortstop to record an out during a baseball game against the UNLV Rebels at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. ASU won 5-3.

ASU baseball beats Cal State Bakersfield with offensive fireworks

The Sun Devils' baseball bats stayed hot on Friday as they sent nine hitters to the plate in two different innings.

By Matt Layman | April 21, 2017

ASU freshman pitcher Chaz Montoya (3) delivers a strike to a Washington State hitter during game one of a three game baseball series versus the Washington State Cougars at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Thursday, April 13, 2017. ASU won 6-5.

ASU baseball getting hot before critical Pac-12 stretch

After breaking a five-game losing streak, ASU has won four of its last five with just a few games to go before a big Pac-12 test.

By Matt Layman | April 20, 2017

ASU sophomore pitcher Connor Higgins (11) tries to throw a strike during game one of a three game baseball series versus the Washington State Cougars at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Thursday, April 13, 2017. ASU won 6-5.

ASU baseball gives up four runs in the ninth inning, loses to UNLV 13-12

A walk-off single in the ninth inning from UNLV sealed ASU's fate.

By Mark Harris | April 19, 2017

ASU freshman outfielder Hunter Bishop (24) hits a ball foul during a baseball game against the UNLV Rebels at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. ASU won 5-4.

ASU baseball rallies in ninth inning, walks off to sweep Washington State

After losing five in a row, the Sun Devils have now won four straight after their wild win on Saturday to sweep WSU.

By Matt Layman | April 15, 2017

ASU senior pitcher Eder Erives (7) delivers a strike to the plate during game three of a baseball series against the Oregon State Beavers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Saturday, March 18, 2017. ASU lost 4-0.

ASU baseball starts off strong to bury Washington State

The Sun Devils recorded their first Pac-12 series win after defeating the Cougars on Friday.

By Mark Harris | April 15, 2017

ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith on Pac-12 woes: ‘It’s been tough’

Despite a win over UNLV on Tuesday night, ASU baseball's Pac-12 performance as of late has left much to be desired.

By Matt Layman | April 12, 2017

ASU junior Lena Mihailovic (9) rises up to shoot during a water polo match versus the no. 3 UCLA Bruins at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 8, 2018. ASU lost 13-5.

State Press Sports Shots of the Week

A collection of the week's greatest ASU sports photos through the eyes of State Press staff photographer Josh Orcutt.

By State Press photo desk | April 12, 2017

ASU senior catcher Zach Cerbo (30) catches a pitch during game three of a baseball series against the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on April 2, 2017.

State Press Sports Shots of the Week

It's baseball season! So get excited for spring with this week's best baseball photos from State Press staff photographer Josh Orcutt.

By State Press photo desk | April 5, 2017

ASU freshman infielder/catcher Lyle Lin (27) picks up a ball near first base after knocking it down during game three of a baseball series against the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on April 2, 2017.

ASU baseball blasted by Arizona

The Sun Devils fell to 12-15 on the season after a loss to Arizona on Tuesday

By Mark Harris | April 5, 2017

UCLA junior infielder Chase Strumpf (33) turns the double play as ASU freshman infielder Lyle Lin (27) slides in to second during game three of a baseball series against the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on April 2, 2017.

ASU baseball obliterated 17-4 by UCLA

Zach Cerbo and Andrew Shaps both recorded home runs, but it wasn't enough for the Sun Devils.

By Mark Harris | April 2, 2017

ASU freshman infielder Lyle Lin (27) swings the bat during game two of a baseball series against the Oregon State Beavers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Friday, March 17, 2017. ASU lost 10-1.

ASU baseball defeats UCLA after late-inning comeback

Freshman Chaz Montoya pitched a strong outing for the Sun Devils, but it took a late rally for ASU baseball to get the best of a thriller with UCLA.

By Matt Layman | April 1, 2017

ASU sophomore outfielder Tyler Williams (25) dives back to first base after an attempted pick-off attempt during game one of a three game baseball series versus the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Friday, March 31, 2017. ASU lost 9-3.

ASU baseball’s Pac-12 struggles continue in series-opening loss to UCLA

Though the Sun Devils had moments where they could do damage, bullpen struggles and a lack of timely hitting ultimately led to a loss.

By Matt Layman | March 31, 2017

Sun Devil freshman infielder Carter Aldrete yells into his helmet after lining out against Loyola Marymount at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 3, 2017.

ASU baseball’s recent struggles follow mistakes, inexperience

Part of ASU's sub-.500 record is thanks to the team's youth, but not all of it. Veteran players have led the team in errors, and the Sun Devils need to right the ship.

By Matt Layman | March 30, 2017

ASU baseball's sophomore pitcher leads team to a midweek win over UNLV

Sophomore outfielder Tyler Williams' home run lead ASU to the 5-4 victory.

By Mark Harris | March 28, 2017

Former ASU baseball slugger Barry Bonds smiles in the dugout before an on-field ceremony at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on March 28, 2017.

Barry Bonds talks college baseball at ASU

Former big-league slugger and all-time homers leader Barry Bonds came back to where it all started: ASU.

By Matt Layman | March 28, 2017

ASU sophomore outfielder Gage Canning (12) picks up a ball after it landed in front of him during game three of a baseball series against the Oregon State Beavers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Saturday, March 18, 2017. ASU lost 4-0.

ASU baseball drops series at USC, has now lost five of last six

After suffering a sweep at home to Oregon State, the Sun Devils went on the road and lost a series with USC.

By Matt Layman | March 26, 2017

Team meeting after series loss to Oregon State motivated ASU baseball

A team meeting after a series sweep by Oregon State has ASU baseball ready for the rest of the season.

By Mark Harris | March 23, 2017

Barry Bonds to be honored by ASU baseball

Former Sun Devil and baseball legend Barry Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch against UNLV on Tuesday.

By Tyler Rittenhouse | March 22, 2017

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