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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

Myers gets 400th win in ASU softball's doubleheader sweep

ASU softball coach Clint Myers earned career win No. 400.

By Justin Janssen | March 9, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo releases a pitch in the Sun Devils' 8-0 win over North Dakota on March 1. ASU hopes to bounce back and build a new win streak after suffering its first loss to Baylor Sunday. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball wants to bounce back in Diamond Devil Invitational

After suffering its first loss after 21 victories, the ASU softball team seeks to start a new winning streak at the Diamond Devil Invitational from March 8 to March 10.

By Justin Janssen | March 7, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo lands on her left leg before firing a pitch against North Carolina on March 2. Escobedo has given up 14 home runs this season. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrash)

Home runs do not concern Escobedo

The high home run total is not a new phenomenon for Dallas Escobedo.

By Justin Janssen | March 5, 2013

Senior Jacqueline Cako sets both of her feet to prepare for a two-hand swing against Pepperdine on Feb. 23. Led by Cako in the No. 1 position the ASU tennis team swept Utah State on March 1 and Saint Mary's on March 2. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU softball suffers 1st loss to Baylor, streak ends at 21

After starting the season with 21 consecutive wins, ASU (21-1) was beaten in every facet of the game in a 6-2 loss to Baylor (19-3).

By Justin Janssen | March 3, 2013

Junior outfielder Alix Johnson takes a couple practice swings against East Carolina on March 2. Johnson busted out of her slump with four hits against East Carolina and helped the ASU softball team sweep the competition Saturday. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

Johnson leads ASU softball to double-header sweep

With four hits against East Carolina (7-11) and the go-ahead RBI against North Carolina (14-6), Johnson was the main catalyst in the ASU softball team’s (21-0) two wins Saturday.

By Justin Janssen | March 2, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo rotates her arm one more time before launching a pitch against North Dakota on Feb. 28. Escobedo got the win but it was the team's bats that up 15 runs against UND. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball's wins Friday match best start in program history

The ASU softball team (19-0) matched their best start in program history with wins over Binghamton (1-5) and North Dakota (2-7) Friday.

By Justin Janssen | March 1, 2013

ASU softball launches five homeruns to beat North Dakota

In a 15-7 win over North Dakota, ASU smacked five home runs and 11 of the team’s 15 runs came off homeruns.

By Justin Janssen | February 28, 2013

Junior pitcher Mackenize Popescue fires a pitch against Portland State on Feb.23. The ASU softball team looks to stay undefeated when they host their second tournament of the year the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.
(Photo by Dominic Valente)

No. 3 ASU softball looks to stay perfect in 2nd home tourney

The Sun Devils look to keep their four-week undefeated streak when they host the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational against some tougher competition starting Thursday.

By Justin Janssen | February 27, 2013

Junior outfielder Bailey Wigness squares up for a bunt against Boise State on Feb. 10. Wigness leads the ASU softball team in steals with four steals. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Freshman Soria answers the call for ASU softball

With the score knotted at three runs apiece in the final frame against Portland State Sunday, Clint Myers inserted true freshman Jennifer Soria into the game in place of junior designated player Lucy Aubrecht.

By Justin Janssen | February 26, 2013

Junior pitcher Mackenzie Popescue launches a pitch against Portland State during a, "Pink Game," on Feb. 23. Popescue and the rest of the ASU softball team have gotten off to incredible 16-0 start. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball tops Portland State 4-3 in dramatic fashion

The weekend began with an ASU walk-off win over Portland State, and finished with another final at-bat victory against the Vikings.

By Justin Janssen | February 24, 2013

ASU softball pummels Portland State 19-2, 9-0 in doubleheader

ASU beat Portland State twice, with the games lasting a combined 10 innings.

By Justin Janssen | February 24, 2013

ASU softball tops Portland State in marathon 12-inning game

The ASU softball team extended its winning streak to 13 games after defeating Portland State 6-5 in a marathon 12-inning game.

By Justin Janssen | February 22, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo in the Feb. 15 game against Michigan State. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball prepares for 4-game series vs. Portland State

The ASU softball team will adjust from tournament play to facing an individual school in a four-game series against Portland State from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24.

By Justin Janssen | February 21, 2013

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