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Softball coach Clint Myers at a game against UCLA March 5. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball falls short in national championship hunt

No. 3 ASU went down with a fight. The lineup produced eight hits and sophomore pitcher Dallas Escobedo stretched four earned runs over six innings with eight strikeouts.

By John McKelvey III | June 3, 2012

Softball tops LSU, moves on to face Oklahoma

The No. 3 ASU softball team’s offensive production skyrocketed against the pitcher with the best ERA in the nation and all it took was the lineup to completely ignore half of the plate in Saturday’s 6-0 win over LSU.

By John McKelvey III | June 2, 2012

Q&A: Hillary Bach on return to Oklahoma

Before the team’s elimination game against LSU, ASU senior pitcher Hillary Bach spoke with The State Press about the WCWS and how it feels to be back in her home state.

By John McKelvey III | June 2, 2012

Women's College World Series Power Rankings

The Women's College World Series is still in its early stages, but a pecking order has been developed and The State Press has come up with power rankings to this point.

By John McKelvey III | June 2, 2012

Offense unable to gain momentum as softball falls to Alabama

The potent Sun Devil lineup nearly came up empty against Alabama sophomore pitcher Jackie Traina as it only recorded three hits and five walks in the 2-1 loss.

By John McKelvey III | June 2, 2012

Q&A with softball's Haley Steele

Prior to the ASU softball team’s clash against Alabama on Friday, ASU freshman third baseman Haley Steele talked to The State Press about the Women’s College World Series.

By John McKelvey III | June 1, 2012

Softball defeats Oregon in first round of WCWS

It may not have been breathtaking or awe-inspiring, but the No. 3 ASU softball team succeeded in the first round of the Women’s College World Series.

By John McKelvey III | May 31, 2012

Hillary Bach throws a pitch on March 15 during the Judi Garman Classic. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball advances to Women’s College World Series

After a disappointing 6-0 loss Thursday night, the Sun Devils’ offense exploded for eight home runs in Friday’s 9-2 and 8-0 victories.

By William Boor | May 27, 2012

D’Arcy leads Sun Devil pitching staff

Pitching coach Chuck D’Arcy, hired in 2011, brings a different skill along with a different mindset to the No. 2 ASU softball team.

By John McKelvey III | May 27, 2012

Annie Lockwood stands at second base in a game against UCLA on April 6. Lockwood and the Sun Devils have won eight of their last 10 games and are inching closer to No. 1 California in the Pac-12 standings. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball closer to Pac-12 lead after sweep of Stanford

Last weekend’s sweep of No. 16 Stanford put ASU closer to the top of the Pac-12 standings at exactly the middle point of the conference schedule.

By John McKelvey III | April 22, 2012

Hillary Bach stands in the pitcher’s circle during a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Bach and the Sun Devils will play host to the erratic No. 16 Cardinal this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball prepares for unpredictable Stanford team

As the Sun Devils readied themselves to take on No. 16 Stanford, the players knew they were in for a tough week.

By John McKelvey III | April 19, 2012

Bailey Wigness steals second base in a game against UCLA on March 5. Wigness’ speed and smart decisions have led to her becoming one of the most dangerous Sun Devils on the base paths. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Wigness adapts to changes, excels for team

Sophomore Bailey Wigness’ speed presents a major problem for opponents, but it is her ability to adapt to the changes a fluid lineup throws at her that helps ASU the most.

By John McKelvey III | April 17, 2012

Hillary Bach throws a pitch in a game against UA on March 11. Bach and the Sun Devils are one of the deepest teams in the Pac-12. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pitching, depth key to softball’s success

The No. 4 ASU softball team did not have any games this weekend, but the team is still practicing and scrimmaging in preparation for No. 15 Stanford.

By John McKelvey III | April 16, 2012

Amber Freeman hits the ball in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational on March 5. Freeman hit a three-run home run to lift the Sun Devils past the Beavers on Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils series with Beavers

Freshman catcher Amber Freeman’s three-run home run in the sixth inning saved the No. 3 ASU softball team from disappointment Wednesday.

By John McKelvey III | April 11, 2012

Katelyn Boyd plays defense in a game against UCLA on April 5. Boyd and the Sun Devils fell to the Beavers in a walk-off fashion. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball falters late, falls to Beavers

After a disappointing 4–2 loss in the ninth inning, the No. 3 ASU softball team will look to rebound Wednesday as it faces No. 25 Oregon State.

By John McKelvey III | April 10, 2012

Katelyn Boyd throws a runner out at first in a game against UCLA on Apr. 5. Boyd and the Sun Devils look to continue their winning streak as they travel to face Oregon State this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball looks to extend four-game win streak

The No. 5 ASU softball is coming off a 1-1 road trip against No. 17 Oregon sandwiched between home sweeps of the Bruins and the Wildcats.

By John McKelvey III | April 9, 2012

Dallas Escobedo throws a pitch in Thursday’s win over UCLA. Escobedo and Hillary Bach paved the way for the Sun Devils’ sweep of the Bruins. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Offense leads softball to sweep Bruins

The No. 5 ASU softball team swept UCLA for the second time in school history by complementing strong defense and exceptional pitching with an efficient offensive performance.

By John McKelvey III | April 8, 2012

Haley Steele hits the ball in a Thursday’s game against UCLA. Steele finished with four RBI in ASU’s 9–1 victory. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball tops UCLA via mercy rule

A five-run sixth inning meant the eight run mercy rule was in effect. ASU’s softball game against UCLA on Thursday ended in a 9–1 blowout.

By John McKelvey III | April 5, 2012

Annie Lockwood stands in the batter’s box in the Kajikawa Classic on Feb. 10. Lockwood and the Sun Devils face UCLA, the nation’s top team in team batting average, this weekend at home. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball to host heavy-hitting Bruins

A hitting showcase awaits softball fans when the two teams that provide the most power in the Pac-12 collide this weekend in Tempe.

By John McKelvey III | April 4, 2012

Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw a runner out at first base in the Littlewood Classic on Feb. 17. Boyd elected to try for a chance at representing the U.S. in the World Cup of Softball in lieu of declaring for the National Pro Fastpitch Draft. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Boyd declines draft for chance to represent country

Senior Katelyn Boyd withdrew her name from this year’s National Pro Fastpitch Draft to focus on the chance to represent her country in this summer’s World Cup of Softball.

By John McKelvey III | April 4, 2012

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