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Senior third baseman Haley Steele hits a home run during the opening inning of ASU's game against Cal State Northridge February 8, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. ASU lost 8-6. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball wins on walk-off grand slam for second consecutive Sunday

ASU softball shook off a slow offensive start and after almost giving the game away, ended on another walk-off grand slam.

By Justin Toscano | February 22, 2015

Freshman pitcher Breanna Macha opens the second game in a Saturday doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Macha and relief pitcher Jenna Makis shut out the Indiana State Sycamores in a 14-0 blowout victory. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball splits Saturday doubleheader in a tale of two games

ASU softball split Saturday's doubleheader, which was characterized by two drastically different performances from its offense.

By Justin Toscano | February 21, 2015

Freshman pitcher Dale Rydnak pitched a complete game, giving up only five hits and one run, with seven strikeouts to seal the victory on Feb. 20, 2015, against the Colorado State Rams at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils would go on to win the game. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press) .

ASU softball sweeps doubleheader in Diamond Devil Invitational

ASU softball swept Friday night of the Diamond Devil Invitational by defeating Boise State and Colorado State.

By Justin Toscano | February 20, 2015

Senior outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a game against Boston University, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. Caporuscio's home run contributed to a 9-4 win over BU. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball looks to establish itself in Diamond Devil Invitational

After an 8-4 start, the ASU softball team is looking to get into a rhythm at this weekend's Diamond Devil Invitational.

By Justin Toscano | February 19, 2015

Senior first baseman Bethany Kemp is greeted by a joyous Sun Devil softball team at home plate ending the game against Oklahoma with a walk-off grand slam putting the final score at 8-4 on Sunday Feb. 15, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball tops Oklahoma on Bethany Kemp's walk-off grand slam

Oklahoma's gamble to intentionally walk Haley Steele and Amber Freeman backfired.

By Justin Janssen | February 15, 2015

Big sixth inning powers Oklahoma over ASU softball

The Sun Devils held the Sooners at bay for five innings, but they scored four runs in the sixth to pull away.

By Justin Janssen | February 14, 2015

Freshman infielder Brynley Steele scores against North Texas, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Mean Green 10-2. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU softball sweeps doubleheader in Littlewood Classic

Wins over North Texas and Illinois State propelled the Sun Devil softball team to 6-3 entering the second day of the Littlewood Classic.

By Ryan Clarke | February 13, 2015

ASU freshman Breanna Macha pitches to Ole Miss, Friday Feb. 6, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils won 6-3. (Krista Tillman/The State Press).

Playing for ASU softball a fulfillment of lifelong dream for Breanna Macha

Breanna Macha's journey to ASU began long ago — and now she's living the dream.

By Ryan Clarke | February 12, 2015

Teammates eagerly await ASU junior catcher Katee Aguirre after her 3-run homer vs. Indiana softball at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Aguirre would have a monster game with a 3-run home run and a walk off single as the Sun Devils romped over the visiting Hoosiers 10-2.

ASU softball tournament preview: The Littlewood Classic

The Sun Devils face two big tests against Boston and No. 4 Oklahoma this weekend in the Littlewood Classic.

By Ryan Clarke | February 11, 2015

Senior third baseman Haley Steele tries to tag Texas Longhorn Lindsey Stephens near third base on February 8, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. ASU lost 9-4 (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball drops two straight to complete 4-3 weekend at Kajikawa Classic

ASU's promising start to the Kajikawa Classic came to a disappointing end Sunday afternoon, as the Sun Devils dropped both games in a doubleheader.

By Ryan Clarke | February 8, 2015

ASU softball notches dominant win over Indiana in the Kajikawa Classic

It was a home run parade for the Sun Devils, netting three of them in a 6-run third inning.

By Ryan Clarke | February 7, 2015

ASU senior Bethany Kemp hits a home run against Ole Miss, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils won against the Rebels 6-3. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press).

ASU softball goes 1-1 in second day of the Kajikawa Classic

After opening their season with a doubleheader sweep Thursday, ASU softball split their two games Friday evening.

By Ryan Clarke | February 6, 2015

ASU senior Elizabeth Caporuscio slides into home, scoring against Western Michigan, Thursday Feb. 5, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Broncos 6-0. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

ASU softball opens up season with wins vs. Creighton, WMU

ASU started its season off with two wins in the Kajikawa Classic

By Ryan Clarke | February 5, 2015

Freshman pitcher Alexis Cooper steps forward with her foot as she pitches during the Kajikawa Classic. The softball team looks to extended their undefeated record this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU softball tournament preview: The Kajikawa Classic

The second largest collegiate softball tournament in the country will provide seven opportunities for Sun Devil softball to hone its skills this weekend in Tempe.

| February 4, 2015

Then- Junior outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio jumps for a ball that flies over the fence, giving the Michigan Wolverines a home run during game one of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 3-4. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: outfielders

Steady improvement and experience on the big stage will be evident from the Sun Devil softball outfield in 2015.

By Ryan Clarke | February 3, 2015

Junior third baseman Haley Steele happily runs to home plate after hitting a home run during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: infielders

Veteran leadership and position changes will make for an exciting year for the Sun Devil softball infield.

By Ryan Clarke | February 2, 2015

The Sun Devils gather to celebrate a home run from junior Haley Steele during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: pitching

With the loss of pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue, ASU softball has to find a way to fill their shoes in pursuit of a third national championship.

By Ryan Clarke | February 1, 2015

Non-participants in the "Dinger Derby" wait for fly balls in the outfield at Farrington Stadium in Tempe on Jan. 25, 2015. (Ryan Clarke/ The State Press)

Sun Devil softball's HR derby ignites 2015 season fueled by belief

ASU softball may have lost key members of its pitching staff, but that doesn't deter the Sun Devils from believing in each other and aiming high in 2015.

By Ryan Clarke | January 26, 2015

ASU softball comes in at No. 16 in NFCA preseason poll

ASU enters the preseason ranked, but it's its lowest ranking in the NFCA preseason poll since 2006 when the Sun Devils were unranked.

By Ryan Clarke | January 20, 2015

With fall ball underway, pitching still a question mark for ASU softball

ASU softball has to replace its top two pitchers from last season.

By Justin Janssen | October 15, 2014

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