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Breaking down the NCAA Tempe Softball Regional

In Clint Myers's first seven seasons, ASU has advanced past regionals all seven times, and six times to the Women’s College World Series, winning two national championships.

By Justin Janssen | May 16, 2013

ASU softball hosts regional playoff, opens vs. SJSU in first round

ASU hosts a double-elimination regional at Farrington Stadium May 17-19, joined by Georgia, San Diego State and San Jose State.

By Justin Janssen | May 16, 2013

ASU softball takes series from Oregon, awaits postseason destination

ASU positioned itself for home-field advantage in the postseason by defeating the Pac-12 champion.

By Justin Janssen | May 12, 2013

ASU softball to end regular season vs. Oregon, home-field advantage at stake

ASU takes on No. 2 Oregon at home May 9-11 and will likely need to win the series to assure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

By Justin Janssen | May 9, 2013

ASU softball loses series to UA, salvages final game

No. 3 ASU avoided a disastrous series sweep with a four-run seventh inning, capped off by sophomore outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio’s go-ahead two-run single.

By Justin Janssen | May 5, 2013

ASU softball looks to sweep rival UA in Tucson

For Becca Tikey, the series means a lot, whether she sees action or not.

By Justin Janssen | May 3, 2013

Junior pitcher Mackenzie Popescue launches a pitch during the Sun Devils' 13-0 win over East Carolina on March 2. The Sun Devils swept No.10 Cal over the weekend after dropping their last series to Utah. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

ASU softball's Freeman blogs for ESPNW

The USA Softball Player of the Year top-25 finalist has begun blogging for ESPNW.com.

By Justin Janssen | April 29, 2013

No. 5 ASU softball sweeps Cal in 5-3 win

ASU hung on for a 5-3 win to sweep the Golden Bears Sunday.

By Justin Janssen | April 29, 2013

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

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