Softball

ASU softball lacks timely hitting in Pac-12 opening series

The ASU softball team batted well in its opening Pac-12 series against Oregon State, but hits struggled to come when they were needed, leading to two losses against the Beavers.

| March 16, 2014

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Dallas Escobedo almost perfect in ASU softball's first road game

After throwing a no-hitter on Tuesday, Dallas Escobedo opened in the circle for ASU against fifth ranked Michigan, and no only threw a shutout, but was perfect until the sixth.

| March 6, 2014

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Dallas Escobedo throws no-hitter for ASU softball in 1-0 win over Longwood

After an unpredictable seven-game stretch, the Sun Devils finished their last game of the series with a no-hitter victory behind the arm of Dallas Escobedo.

| March 4, 2014

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ASU softball rebounds with blowout win over Detroit

After a weekend in which they struggled mightily, the Sun Devils came out with a vengeance on Monday.

| March 3, 2014

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ASU softball drops two games Sunday, three total on weekend

The Sun Devils damaged their perfect season in the Louisville Slugger Invitational as they dropped two more games against Minnesota and Ball State.

| March 2, 2014

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ASU softball bounces back from first loss in 8-0 win

The Sun Devils relied on the arm of senior right-hander Mackenzie Popescue to knock off Florida International.

| February 28, 2014

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ASU softball suffers first loss of season to South Carolina

After opening with a perfect 18-0 season, ASU softball took its first loss in a defeat at the hands of South Carolina.

| February 27, 2014

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ASU softball faces stiff competition, reunion game for coach Craig Nicholson in Louisville Slugger Invitational

The tides are turning in the season when ASU softball takes on more challenging teams coming into the Louisville Slugger Invitational, including coach Craig Nicholson's old team, the Ball State Cardinals.

| February 25, 2014

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ASU softball's depth carries it to Sunday sweep over Drake, Idaho State

What makes ASU softball so dominant in any situation is not their leaders who carry the team, but each individual member adding something special to create one truly strong ball club.

| February 23, 2014

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ASU softball hits three home runs in one inning to defeat Idaho State for 15th win

A tight 2-0 ballgame had its momentum violently shifted after a third inning home run attack from the Sun Devils left the Idaho State Bengals in ruins.

| February 22, 2014

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ASU softball rookies get chance in field, veterans lead way to 12-1 victory

Coach Craig Nicholson mixed up the lineup against Seton Hall by letting some rookies take veteran fielding position, but the leaders of the team still found their room to shine.

| February 21, 2014

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ASU softball pitcher-catcher duo dominates in 8-0 win vs. Drake

Pitcher Dallas Escobedo and catcher Amber Freeman worked together flawlessly as ASU softball took down Drake.

| February 20, 2014

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Derek Jeter's retirement a historic moment for baseball

Derek Jeter announced this season will be his last last, and even if you hated his team, you have to appreciate the athlete that he was.

| February 20, 2014

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ASU softball practices situational drills to simulate live-game situations

The Sun Devils have had a routine for years of ending each day with situational drills to simulate game play, something that has become invaluable to ASU softball.

| February 18, 2014

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ASU softball record stays flawless despite showing holes

The Sun Devils may be leaving the Littlewood Classic with a perfect record, but play during the games on Saturday showed possible cracks.

| February 15, 2014

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Dallas Escobedo one out away from no-hitter as ASU softball defeats No. 11 Oklahoma

Dallas Escobedo started in the circle against the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners, throwing a no-hitter until the last out of the game and winning 7-0.

| February 14, 2014

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Popescue lights out on the mound; Cooper relieved after two

Sophomore Alexis Cooper started her second career game for ASU, but after a difficult second inning Mackenzie Popescue closed with five nearly perfect innings.

| February 14, 2014

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ASU softball to be challenged in Littlewood Classic by reigning NCAA champ Oklahoma

ASU softball will be facing its first true challenge of the season as the Sun Devils take on the 2013 NCAA Champions, the Oklahoma Sooners, to open up the Littlewood Classic on Saturday.

| February 12, 2014

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ASU softball bats never rest at Farrington Stadium for practice

After putting up intimidating numbers at the Kajikawa Classic, the Sun Devils are still hard at work in every drill from base running to pitching.

| February 11, 2014

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ASU softball shows its offensive strength in Kajikawa Classic

The season is officially underway and after sweeping the Kajikawa Classic over the weekend, the Sun Devils showed that their talent thrives under new head coach Craig Nicholson.

| February 10, 2014

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