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ASU softball clinches series over Cal after 11-0 win

After hitting six home runs Friday against No. 10 Cal, ASU’s offense exploded again.

By Justin Janssen | April 28, 2013

Junior outfielder Alix Johnson runs through the bag in a game against North Dakota on March 1. Johnson's home run in the first inning helped ASU to a 10-2 win over Cal on April 26. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

No. 5 ASU softball slugs six home runs, routs Cal

ASU slugged its way to a 10-2 win over No. 10 Cal to begin a crucial home series.

By Justin Janssen | April 26, 2013

ASU softball looks rebound vs. Cal after series loss

The No. 5 Sun Devils look to counter the surprising series loss with a home showdown against No. 10 Cal.

By Justin Janssen | April 25, 2013

Senior second baseman Sam Parlich prepares to take a possible ground ball from a Boise State batter on Feb. 10. Parlich tried to relax more on the diamond and react more to the ball, which caused her defensive improvement. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball's lone senior Parlich boosts defense

Parlich is doing what seniors do best — step up when the pressure situation comes.

By Justin Janssen | April 24, 2013

Parlich helps ASU softball avoid series sweep at Utah

ASU avoided a complete catastrophe with a 6-4 win over Utah in the series finale to salvage one game in the series.

By Justin Janssen | April 21, 2013

Utah upsets No. 2 ASU softball in series opener

The Sun Devils awoke to a real wake-up call when Utah pulled off a stunning upset Friday over ASU 5-4.

By Justin Janssen | April 20, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball focuses on outmatched Utah

The Utes will probably be the weakest team the Sun Devils will face the rest of the season.

By Justin Janssen | April 18, 2013

ASU softball’s Alix Johnson apologizes for suspension on twitter

Alix Johnson, along with Mary Spiel, was suspended for “breaking team rules,” but the pair was with the team last weekend.

By Justin Janssen | April 16, 2013

Kemp’s pinch hit gives ASU softball series win over Washington

With the bases-loaded, Kemp delivered the go-ahead RBI on a single to left.

By Justin Janssen | April 14, 2013

ASU softball blasts 3 home runs, routs Washington in 2nd game

ASU’s new lineup helped snap its first two-game losing skid of the season and defeat Washington 7-1 in front of 2,088 fans at Farrington Stadium Saturday.

By Justin Janssen | April 14, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball records season low in runs in loss to Washington

In its opening loss to No. 14 Washington, ASU scored a season-low one run.

By Justin Janssen | April 13, 2013

Junior outfielder Bailey Wigness bunts a ball during the Sun Devils' 3-0 win over Bradley on Feb. 10. Wigness will fill in for junior outfielder Alix Johnson, who has been suspended indefinitely for undisclosed reasons in ASU's home series against Washington this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Johnson’s status unknown as ASU softball hosts Washington

With junior All-American outfielder Alix Johnson suspended for an undisclosed violation of team rules, junior outfielder Bailey Wigness has taken her spot in the order.

By Justin Janssen | April 11, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball wins series, drops finale to No. 14 Stanford 4-3

ASU won the first two games of the series in a doubleheader Saturday, but dropped the series finale on Sunday.

By Justin Janssen | April 7, 2013

Freeman powers ASU softball to two wins over Stanford

Behind nine RBIs from sophomore catcher Amber Freeman, ASU swept Stanford, by scores of 12-6 and 11-2.

By Justin Janssen | April 6, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball travels to compete against No. 14 Stanford

No. 2 ASU faces No. 14 Stanford in an odd two-day, three game series on Saturday and Sunday.

By Justin Janssen | April 4, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo releases a pitch during the Sun Devils' 11-0 win over Oregon State Saturday. The weekend sweep over the Beavers improved ASU to 5-1 over Pac-12 opponents this season. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASU softball sweeps Oregon State behind five home runs

ASU scored seven of its 11 runs in the frame and hit three home runs in the inning en route to an 11-0 win over Oregon State.

By Justin Janssen | March 30, 2013

Coyle’s walk-off grand slam lifts ASU softball over Oregon State

Cheyenne Coyle’s homerun with one out in the seventh inning gave No. 2 ASU a 5-1 win over No. 23 Oregon State.

By Justin Janssen | March 29, 2013

Escobedo leads ASU softball to 5-4 win over Oregon State

Escobedo settled down and she retired the final three hitters of the game, giving No. 2 ASU a 5-4 win.

By Justin Janssen | March 29, 2013

No. 2 ASU softball hosts revamped No. 23 Oregon State

In her first season at the helm, Beavers coach Laura Berg is one of the catalysts for the turnaround.

By Justin Janssen | March 28, 2013

Junior outfielder Alix Johnson awaits a pitch from an East Carolina pitcher on March 2. Johnson is famous in Tempe for her batting abilities but is famous on the Internet for her highlight catch. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

Alix Johnson’s home run saving catch goes viral

Alix Johnson leaped into the air and came back with a softball in her glove, robbing Ally Carda of a home run.

By Justin Janssen | March 26, 2013

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