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Darin Gillies throws a pitch in a game against Oregon State on April 7. Gillies and the Sun Devils’ pitching staff look to continue their solid season against the Trojans. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball focuses on pitching for blackout game against USC

The three-game set against USC begins Friday, when ASU will debut its new uniforms during the blackout game at Packard Stadium.

By Kyle Newman | April 12, 2012

Joey DeMichele throws the ball to first base in a game against Oregon State on April 6. DeMichele drove in two runs in the Sun Devils’ 3–1 victory over the Lobos. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pitching dominant in win over Lobos

The No. 21 ASU baseball team rode dominant pitching by junior Alex Blackford to a 3–1 victory over unranked New Mexico on Tuesday night.

By Kyle Newman | April 10, 2012

Devil Dish: April 11

Ozzie Guillen made perhaps his largest speaking blunder when he said he respects former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

By Justin Janssen | April 10, 2012

Max Rossiter tags a runner out at home plate in a game against Oregon State on April 7. Rossiter hit 3-for-4 in the Sun Devils’ 15–6 loss to New Mexico on Monday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball routed by unranked New Mexico

In the first contest of the two-game set Monday night, the Sun Devils suffered a 15–6 drubbing at the hands of the unranked New Mexico Lobos.

By Kyle Newman | April 9, 2012

Why baseball rules

Baseball is magical. It is physics met with wisdom met with instinct — it is a pure wonder, and it is inherently American.

By Alesha Rimmelin | April 9, 2012

Jake Barrett throws a pitch in a game against Oregon State on April 7. Barrett recorded his fourth save of the season as the Sun Devils swept the Beavers. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball rebounds with sweep of Oregon State

Amidst the program’s first four-game losing streak since May of 2005, this weekend’s home series against Oregon State provided a serious gut check for the ASU baseball team.

By Kyle Newman | April 8, 2012

Devil Dish: April 9

Where’s the love for Gerardo Parra?

By Kyle Newman | April 8, 2012

Brady Rodgers throws to first base in Thursday’s game against Oregon State. Rodgers pitched eight shutout innings in the 8–2 victory. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Rodgers pitches deep, limits OSU to two runs

Brady Rodgers dealt for the Sun Devils once again to earn his fifth win of the season as No. 23 ASU defeated No. 17 Oregon State 8–2 in the first of a three-game series at Packard Stadium on Thursday.

By Kyle Newman | April 5, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Williams and the ASU pitching staff look to give the Sun Devils their best chance at bouncing back from a sweep when they host Oregon State this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball looks to bounce back against Oregon State

For No. 23 ASU, this weekend’s series against No. 17 Oregon State at Packard Stadium will be a key turning point in the Sun Devils’ quest for a Pac-12 title.

By Kyle Newman | April 4, 2012

Devil Dish: April 3

While Cain and Votto are deserving of the money, these giant paychecks are slowly ruining the parity in baseball.

By William Boor | April 2, 2012

Ducks complete upset bid with sweep of Sun Devils

On a cold, rainy weekend in Eugene, Ore., No. 14 ASU managed just four runs in three games en route to being swept by No. 23 Oregon.

By Kyle Newman | April 1, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Williams has the third lowest ERA in the Pac-12 at 1.11. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball travels to Oregon for three-game road set

ASU baseball views its upcoming three-game set with Oregon as a chance to begin to distinguish itself from the rest of the Pac-12 contenders.

By Kyle Newman | March 29, 2012

Tim Esmay argues a call in a game against Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night. Esmay’s Sun Devils gave up 18 hits in their loss to the Titans. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils split series with Fullerton

After ASU’s 1–0 dog fight victory over Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday, the Titans struck back Wednesday night with a decisive 9–5 victory over the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | March 28, 2012

Devil Dish: March 29

Opening Day is one of the most exciting days in baseball.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 28, 2012

Zak Miller throws a pitch in Tuesday’s win over Cal State Fullerton. Miller was one of four pitchers to complete the shutout of the Titans. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball ekes out narrow victory over Titans

ASU settled for a 1–0 win over the Titans on Tuesday night, with the Sun Devils’ lone run coming courtesy of a sixth-inning RBI single from junior second baseman Joey DeMichele.

By Kyle Newman | March 27, 2012

Deven Marrero looks to throw out a runner in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Marrero and the Sun Devils are set to face a tough Cal State Fullerton team for a two-game series this week. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball to renew rivalry with Cal State Fullerton

Fresh off a series win against California in its first Pac-12 home stand, the ASU baseball team plays host to Cal State Fullerton for a two-game set beginning Tuesday at Packard Stadium

By Kyle Newman | March 26, 2012

Andrew Aplin stands on third base after hitting a triple in a game against Texas Tech on March 6. Aplin and the Sun Devils took two of three games against visiting Cal last weekend. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Baseball begins Pac-12 play with pair of wins over Cal

In its first Pac-12 action at Packard Stadium this year, the ASU baseball team took two of three contests from visiting California.

By Kyle Newman | March 25, 2012

Joey DeMichele throws out a runner at second base in Tuesday night’s game against Utah Valley. DeMichele drove in two runs in the Sun Devils’ 9–6 loss to Utah Valley on Wednesday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball loses to Utah Valley

Instead of gaining momentum heading into Pac-12 play, the ASU baseball team took a step back with a 9–6 loss to Utah Valley on Wednesday night.

By Kyle Newman | March 14, 2012

Cpt. Nick Kimmel looks at a baseball before he throws the first pitch in the ASU game against Utah Valley on March 13. Kimmel, a Purple Heart Marine, and several other Marines were honored before the Sun Devils’ 9–0 victory over the Wolverines. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Marines honored prior to Sun Devils' shutout win

Coming off a few weeks of rest because of a tweaked shoulder, freshman southpaw Adam McCreery pitched four scoreless innings for the ASU baseball team on Tuesday.

By Kyle Newman | March 13, 2012

Deven Marrero fields a ground ball in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Marrero returned to action against Long Beach State and looks to contribute more as the Sun Devils face Utah State on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball looks for consistency before Pac-12 opener

Coming off a series win on its first trip outside the Copper State this season, ASU baseball hosts Utah Valley for a two-game set starting Tuesday night at Packard Stadium.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

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