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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

ASU softball wins nail-biter 5-4 over UCLA, takes series

ASU took the series from UCLA on the road to open Pac-12 play behind 11 hits and five walks.

By Justin Janssen | March 24, 2013

ASU softball evens series against UCLA

ASU earned their first Pac-12 victory of the season.

By Justin Janssen | March 24, 2013

ASU softball leaves points on the base pathes in UCLA loss

After stranding eight runners on base, ASU lost their Pac-12 opener 3-2 to No. 12 UCLA on the road.

By Justin Janssen | March 22, 2013

ASU softball opens Pac-12 play with UCLA

After its successful nonconference slate, No. 2 ASU plays No. 13 UCLA to begin Pac-12 play.

By Justin Janssen | March 21, 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 Parlich named Pac-12 Player of the Week

Parlich is now hitting at a .384 clip, with only one strikeout in 87 at-bats.

By Justin Janssen | March 20, 2013

Junior pitcher Mackenzie Popescue whips her arm around as she is about to release a pitch against East Carolina on March 2. Popescue's complete game with nine strikeouts secured an ASU win in the Judi Garman Classic. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

ASU softball goes 4-1 in first tourney on the road

In their final tune-up before Pac-12 play began, ASU faced three ranked teams and battled away from the friendly confines of Tempe, Ariz.

By Justin Janssen | March 17, 2013

ASU softball sweeps UC Davis, New Mexico State in doubleheader, improves to 25-1

In victories over UC Davis and New Mexico State, the ASU softball team (25-1) proved it can win close games and also explode offensively. Offensively, ASU only struck out twice in 64 plate appearances in the doubleheader. “If you don’t put the ball in play you don’t give yourself a chance,” ASU coach Clint Myers said.

By Justin Janssen | March 11, 2013