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Sophomore pitcher Adam McCreery whips his leg around before throwing a pitch against Gonzaga on March 3. McCreery has struggled to start the season with a 6.57 ERA but bounced back against Gonzaga only allowing one run. (Photo Ashley Kesweder)

ASU baseball has 4 pitchers competing for 3 spots

Normal starter junior Trevor Williams will start Friday night of course, but it gets interesting from there.

By Danny Shapiro | March 5, 2013

Adam McCreery (11 C), starting left-handed pitcher, played 5 innings allowing one run and 4 strikeouts. (Photo by Ashley Kesweder)

ASU baseball ties Gonzaga 6-6 in shortened game

Due to Gonzaga's travel plans, the Sun Devils tied with the Bulldogs 6-6 after eight innings.

By Danny Shapiro | March 4, 2013

The ASU baseball team rests their caps over their hearts before a game during the Coca-Cola Classic at the Surprise Baseball Stadium on March 2. The Sun Devils beat No. 2 Arkansas for a second time Saturday. (Photo by Hector Almeida)

ASU baseball remains poised in 3-1 win over No. 2 Arkansas

A wild pitch then scored Allen, breaking the 1-1 deadlock that ultimately gave the Sun Devils (7-2) a 3-1 victory over the Razorbacks (7-4).

By Danny Shapiro | March 2, 2013

Junior infielder Michael Benjamin takes a hack at a pitch against Arkansas on March 2. The No. 24 ASU baseball team took care of Pacific on March 1 offensively by putting up eight runs on the Tigers. (Photo by Hector Almeida)

ASU baseball downs Pacific 8-1 behind Williams's arm

Williams threw a complete game with only five hits to propel the Sun Devils (6-2) to an 8-1 victory over the Pacific Tigers (3-5).

By Danny Shapiro | March 1, 2013

Lilek shines in No. 25 ASU baseball's upset win over No. 2 Arkansas

Thursday, it was fellow freshman pitcher Brett Lilek’s time to shine and the lefty from Chicago one-upped Kellogg.

By Danny Shapiro | March 1, 2013

ASU baseball freshmen get nod vs. No. 2 Arkansas in Coke Classic

Kellogg showed up to Tuesday’s practice grinning ear-to-ear, excited to face the Razorbacks (7-1) at the Coca-Cola Classic, which is held at Surprise Stadium.

By Danny Shapiro | February 27, 2013

Freshman pitcher Brett Lilek raises his knee during his delivery in the ASU alumni game on Feb. Lilek has proved himself in these early games and might get a start this weekend in the Coca-Cola Classic. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Baseball yet to leave the park against ASU pitchers

The Sun Devil pitchers haven’t allowed a home run in their first two series.

By Danny Shapiro | February 26, 2013

Yankees, Phillies running out of time

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees know that this might be their last shot to win a World Series championship.

| February 26, 2013

Freshman infielder Drew Stankiewicz heads toward first base after connecting on a pitch against Bethune-Cookman on Feb. 17. The ASU offense has lead the Sun Devils to a 4-2 start. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Kellogg leads ASU baseball to series victory over Tennessee

The Sun Devils knocked off Tennessee 5-1 in the rubber match of their three-game series.

By Danny Shapiro | February 24, 2013

Tennessee gets revenge on ASU baseball, ties series

The Sun Devils were outhit, outpitched and outfielded in an 11-2 loss to the Volunteers.

By Danny Shapiro | February 23, 2013

Williams, Allen lead ASU baseball to first road win at Tennessee

It was the Trevor and Trever show Friday in Knoxville.

By Danny Shapiro | February 22, 2013

Junior infielder Michael Benjamin takes a swing during the Feb. 16 match against Bethune Cookmam. The Sun Devils won, 15- 7. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU baseball embarks on first road trip at Tennessee

When the ASU baseball team left Tempe on Thursday morning enroute to Knoxville, snow was on the ground just miles away.

By Danny Shapiro | February 21, 2013

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 20

Bravo to the start of spring training. Boo to the recent spike in gas prices.

By Editorial Board | February 19, 2013

Freshman outfielder Johnny Sewald takes a swing during the Sun Devils’ 7-6 loss to Bethune Cookman on Feb. 17. Sewald made his first start of his career Sunday, batting 1-of-4 and recording a single. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU baseball rookies flourish in opening games

Freshmen David Graybill and RJ Ybarra made their first career starts Saturday and didn’t disappoint.

By Danny Shapiro | February 19, 2013

Out of Bounds: Little-Known ASU Sports Twitter Accounts

Social media exploded within the last decade. Facebook came first and then Twitter. “Hashtags” “twitpic” “tweet” and “handle” have all become a part of the daily American lexicon. Twitter is basically everything about your day that you wouldn’t want to share on Facebook.

By Nick Krueger | February 18, 2013

Senior pitcher Alex Blackford releases a pitch against Bethune-Cookman on Feb. 17. Despite Blackford’s relief efforts the Sun Devils were not able to pull of the sweep of the Wildcats. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

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