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Senior right fielder Sierra Rodriguez scores against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Bearcats 22-5. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU softball faces toughest test yet in No. 2 Oregon

The Sun Devils hope to play spoiler to the surging Ducks

By Ryan Clarke | April 9, 2015

ASU softball splits doubleheader with New Mexico State

The Sun Devils disappointed in game one, but dominated in game two.

By Ryan Clarke | April 6, 2015

Freshman Breanna Macha allows seven runs on nine hits in six innings pitched against California at Farrington Stadium in Tempe on Friday March 20, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated the Bears 8-7. (Jacob Stanek/ The State Press)

ASU softball faces consecutive doubleheaders at NMSU and UTEP

The Sun Devils strive to continue their excellent play away from Tempe.

By Ryan Clarke | April 5, 2015

Coach Craig Nicholson reflects on ASU softball's season so far

Nicholson's team is defying expectations and rapidly developing as the season progresses.

By Ryan Clarke | April 2, 2015

ASU softball's Amber Freeman selected 11th overall in the NPF Draft

The 33 picks of the 2015 National Pro Fastpitch Draft were announced on Wednesday, and ASU softball senior catcher Amber Freeman was selected with the No. 11 pick by the USSSA Pride.

By Ryan Clarke | April 1, 2015

Sophomore Chelsea Gonzales hits a three-run homerun in the bottom of the third inning against California at Farrington Stadium in Tempe on Friday March 20, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated the Bears 8-7. (Jacob Stanek/ The State Press)

Pac-12 softball power rankings: ASU jumps to No. 3

The Sun Devils move up two spots after series victories over Cal and Arizona.

By Ryan Clarke | March 30, 2015

Sun Devil Snapshot: A head coaching search, and career days on the diamond.

Herb Sendek is out as ASU men's basketball coach, and ASU baseball has a wild weekend.

By Fabian Ardaya | March 30, 2015

ASU softball obliterated by Arizona in game three, still takes series

The Sun Devils couldn't come up with a series sweep over their rivals after being dominated 11-1 on Sunday.

By Ryan Clarke | March 29, 2015

Freshman Brynley Steele celebrates after hitting a game-tying homerun in the bottom of the fifth inning against California at Farrington Stadium in Tempe on Friday March 20, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated the Bears 8-7. (Jacob Stanek/ The State Press)

ASU softball clinches series over rival Arizona with dominant 9-4 victory

The Sun Devils gained a Territorial Cup point with the series win over the Wildcats on Saturday.

By Ryan Clarke | March 28, 2015

ASU sophomore shortstop Chelsea Gonzalez follows through after hitting a single vs. Indiana softball at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Gonzalez’s hit would be part of a massive 6-run inning for the Sun Devils as they romped over the visiting Hoosiers 10-2. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU softball takes game one over Arizona thanks to Chelsea Gonzales’ grand slam

The Sun Devils fought hard for a dominant victory over the rival Wildcats.

By Ryan Clarke | March 27, 2015

Senior designated player Amber Freeman hits a double in a game against Cal on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Golden Bears 6-5. (Kat Simonovic/The State Press)

ASU softball striving for consistency entering series with Arizona

The Sun Devils look to find their identity on the road and take down the arch-rival Wildcats in the Territorial Cup.

By Ryan Clarke | March 26, 2015

ASU senior catcher Amber Freeman throws up the pitchforks after hitting a solo home run during the ASU vs. Indiana softball game at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Freeman’s pinch hitting would
prove clutch for the Sun Devils, helping their offense to 10-2 explosion over the visiting Hoosiers.

Amber Freeman’s farewell season defined by her leadership

Amber Freeman was never supposed to be here. After being told at age 11 that she would never play softball again, the senior catcher has defied the odds and grown into a two-time All-American, staking her claim as one of the greatest Sun Devils of all time. She has also grown into a vocal and emotional leader within this ASU team. “I feel like I’m always being a teacher, trying to guide (my teammates) along,” Freeman said.

By Ryan Clarke | March 25, 2015