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ASU baseball looks to rebound against Valparaiso

The break from Pac-12 play will be much needed for the Sun Devils after Tuesday’s game, in which they blew a six-run lead.

By Danny Shapiro | April 18, 2013

Devil Dish: Upton trade benefits both parties

As a Braves fan, I’m giddy seeing the early results from the trade.

By Justin Janssen | April 17, 2013

ASU baseball blows 5 run lead to lose to UA 10-9

ASU gave up eight runs in the final three innings to the Wildcats to fall 10-9.

By Danny Shapiro | April 17, 2013

Redshirt sophomore outfielder Trever Allen pushes his weight on his right foot to prepare to swing against Oregon on April 7. Allen seems to be more confortable in batters boxes away from home. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

ASU baseball's Trever Allen thriving on the road

The Tempe native is one of the biggest reasons the Sun Devils have started 8-5 on the road.

By Danny Shapiro | April 16, 2013

Junior pitcher Billy Young delivers a pitch against Oregon on April 7. Young could be the starting pitcher for the Sun Devils mid-week game against UA Tuesday. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

ASU baseball faces defending national champ UA

The No. 9 Sun Devils will face off for the first time against the Wildcats (23-12) this season Tuesday night.

By Danny Shapiro | April 15, 2013

Ted Williams served his country during World War II, foregoing five seasons of his MLB career. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Out of Bounds: Sports in Wartime

In this day and age, pro athletes only continue to make more and more money.

By Nick Krueger | April 14, 2013

ASU baseball takes road series at USC with close 6-5 win

No. 15 ASU squeaked by USC 6-5 Sunday afternoon.

By Danny Shapiro | April 14, 2013

No. 15 ASU baseball gets revenge at USC, ties road series

No. 15 ASU scored two runs in the first inning en route to a 6-3 win over USC.

By Danny Shapiro | April 13, 2013

No. 15 ASU baseball gets just one hit in 5-0 loss to USC

The No. 15 ASU baseball team only recorded one hit on the road for the second time this season.

By Danny Shapiro | April 13, 2013

No. 15 ASU baseball aims to build road momentum at USC

The Sun Devils are looking for a better result at a Pac-12 road series for the second time around as they travel to USC.

By Danny Shapiro | April 11, 2013

ASU baseball blows out UNLV with 8 runs in 2nd inning

The Sun Devils kept up their midweek form, blowing out the Rebels early.

By Danny Shapiro | April 11, 2013

Freshman catcher RJ Ybarra runs second looking to beat the throw to third during an April 7 game against Oregon. The freshman’s incredible performances the last five games earned him Pac-12 Player of the Week honors. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Ybarra on a roll for ASU baseball, pitchers struggle on Sunday

Fast forward a week and Ybarra is the reigning Pac-12 Player of the Week, racking up two game-winning hits and going 5-14 (.385) as the Sun Devils finished the week 4-1.

By Danny Shapiro | April 10, 2013

Sophomore pitcher Darin Gillies reaches back to fire a pitch against Oregon on April 7. The ASU baseball team faces UNLV for a mid-week game on Wednesday then travel to USC Friday. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

No. 15 ASU baseball faces high-scoring UNLV

Like any midweek game, the Rebels will be no pushover.

By Danny Shapiro | April 9, 2013

Devil Dish: The Miami comedy tour

Let's all take a moment and laugh at how bad the Marlins are.

By Justin Emerson | April 8, 2013

An Oregon baserunner ducks underneath a throw from junior infielder Michael Benjamin to freshman Drew Stankiewicz. The ASU baseball loss the series finale to the Ducks Sunday. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

ASU baseball falls to Oregon in final game of home series

No. 11 Oregon put the game away in the eighth, scoring eight runs off three Sun Devil pitchers to balloon the lead to 13.

By Danny Shapiro | April 7, 2013

No. 22 ASU baseball takes 2-0 series lead over No. 11 Oregon

The Ducks had the tying run on second with only one out but Matt Dunbar shut the door, inducing a strikeout and pop out to end the inning.

By Danny Shapiro | April 7, 2013

Ybarra steps again for No. 22 ASU baseball to down No. 11 Oregon

It took Ybarra only three pitches to find the one he liked and drove it deep in the gap to left, bringing the Sun Devlis to .500 in Pac-12 play for the first time all season.

By Danny Shapiro | April 6, 2013

No. 22 ASU baseball faces another Pac-12 powerhouse in No. 11 Oregon

Redshirt sophomore outfielder Trever Allen knows the Sun Devil hitters are going to have to grind out runs and play loose, like they did against Wichita State, if they want to beat Oregon and move right back into the Pac-12 title race.

By Danny Shapiro | April 4, 2013

ASU baseball sweeps Wichita State off Allen's triple

Trever Allen hit the game-winning, bases clearing triple to knock off Wichita State 4-2.

By Danny Shapiro | April 3, 2013

Freshman pitcher Brett Lilek flips his wrist back before hurling a pitch in the Alumni Game on Feb. 9. Lilek has missed most of the season due to arm soreness. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Brett Lilek nearing return to ASU baseball from injury

ASU baseball coach Tim Esmay misses freshman pitcher Brett Lilek on the mound.

By Danny Shapiro | April 3, 2013

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