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Haley Steele hits a grand slam in a game against UA on March 25. Steele's grand slam highlighted ASU's comeback victory. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Grand slam powers softball to sweep of UA

With three wins over its bitter rival, the No. 5 ASU softball team stamped out a statement to the rest of the Pac-12 this week.

By John McKelvey III | March 25, 2012

ASU senior pitcher Hillary Bach launches a pitch against New Mexico State on March 11. Bach pitched her seventh shutout of the season Thursday against BYU. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball splits openers of Judi Garman Classic

Usually the No. 5 ASU softball team is making their opponents change pitchers. Rarely is it the other way around.

By John McKelvey III | March 15, 2012

Katelyn Boyd prepares to take a swing in a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Boyd and the Sun Devils will travel to California for the Judi Garman Classic in the team’s first road trip of the season. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Softball to compete in first road tournament this season

The Sun Devils will get their chance to compete away from Farrington Stadium for the first time this season in the Judi Garman Classic this weekend.

By John McKelvey III | March 14, 2012

Alix Johnson and Dallas Escobedo celebrate at a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Johnson leads the Sun Devils with a .558 batting average. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Johnson’s hitting leads softball in Diamond Devil Invitational

The No. 5 ASU softball team relied on its bats to win the weekend at the Diamond Devil Invitational.

By John McKelvey III | March 11, 2012

Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw a runner out at first base during the Littlewood Classic on Feb. 17. Boyd is 28 RBI shy of breaking ASU legend Katie Cochran’s career record. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball seeks consistency before conference play

With three home tournaments in the rear-view mirror, the No. 5 ASU softball team is beginning to look a bit more comfortable at home.

By John McKelvey III | March 8, 2012

(Left to right) Alix Johnson, Annie Lockwood and Elizabeth Caporuscio celebrate during a game against Wichita State on March 1. Caporuscio, a freshman, leads the Sun Devils’ offensive attack and is making strides in her leadership. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Freshman centerfielder succeeds while adjusting to collegiate life

Hailing from an unincorporated community nestled in San Bernardino National Forest, Elizabeth Caporuscio dealt with adversity early in her road to ASU.

By John McKelvey III | March 6, 2012

Hillary Bach delivers a pitch in a game against McNeese State on Feb. 10. Bach pitched the sixth perfect game in ASU history Saturday against Wichita State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bach’s perfect game highlights Wilson/DeMarini Invitational

Three blowouts in five games this weekend for the No. 5 ASU softball team created an illusion that covered up a tournament wrought with drama.

By John McKelvey III | March 4, 2012

Softball takes on tough competition in invitational

After an air of optimism last weekend, the No. 5 ASU softball team prepares for pesky competition in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By John McKelvey III | February 29, 2012

Slideshow: 2012 Spring Sports

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By State Press Photo Staff | February 26, 2012

Dallas Escobedo pitches in the Littlewood Classic on Feb. 17. Escobedo threw her first no-hitter of the season during the Sun Devils’ sweep of Central Connecticut State University last weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Escobedo, Wigness propel Sun Devils to victories over Blue Devils

In four games against Central Connecticut State, the ASU softball didn’t let its opponent reach the sixth inning.

By John McKelvey III | February 26, 2012

Softball welcomes Burkhart’s return as opposing coach

Former ASU pitcher Katie Burkhart, who holds most of the school’s career pitching records, will return to Farrington Stadium this Thursday, but this time she will be the pitching coach of Central Connecticut State.

By John McKelvey III | February 23, 2012

Dallas Escobedo throws a pitch in a game against Northwestern on Feb. 10. Escobedo and the Sun Devils are second in the Pac-12 power rankings. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Sun Devils toward top of Pac-12 power rankings

None of the Pac-12 teams have played each other, but there is still an early pecking order in the Softball’s best Division I conference.

By John McKelvey III | February 22, 2012

Sam Parlich runs from third base in a game against San Jose State on Feb. 9. Parlich is tied for second on the team with two stolen bases this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils know how to defend stolen bases

The nation’s most prestigious softball conference doesn’t steal often. Only two teams from the Pac-10 last year ranked in the top 80 in stolen bases per game and ASU ranked No. 167.

By John McKelvey III | February 21, 2012

Elizabeth Caporuscio watches the ball after making contact in a game on Feb. 10. Caporuscio’s walk-off home run against Iowa gave the Sun Devils momentum in the Littlewood Classic. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Caporuscio sets tone for Sun Devils in Littlewood Classic

Freshman centerfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio’s three-run, walk-off home run against Iowa on Friday night breathed new life into the Sun Devils’ sails, carrying them through the Littlewood Classic last weekend.

By John McKelvey III | February 19, 2012

Softball looking for consistency in second tournament

After practicing in the same stadium for the whole year, the Sun Devils (5-2) came out a little flat in the Kajikawa Classic last weekend.

By John McKelvey III | February 16, 2012

Hillary Bach pitches in a game against San Jose State on Thursday. Bach pitched three shutouts in the Kajikawa Classic. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball drops two games in Kajikawa Classic

A long season awaits the reigning national champion, but two stinging losses in the Kajikawa Classic this weekend in Tempe were tough to swallow.

By John McKelvey III | February 12, 2012

Senior outfielder Annie Lockwood bats in the Kajikawa Classic on Thursday. Lockwood and the Sun Devils easily beat their first two opponents of the tournament. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball opens season with a pair of wins

The Sun Devils pitching staff stood out, as neither Western Michigan nor San Jose State were able to plate a runner through 13 innings.

By John McKelvey III | February 9, 2012

Dallas Escobedo prepares to pitch in a game against Texas A&M on May 27, 2011. Escobedo will lead the Sun Devils in their season opener against Western Michigan in the Kajikawa Classic. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball looks to repeat success in Kajikawa Classic

The No. 1 ASU softball team is set to take the field seven times from Thursday to Sunday in the Kajikawa Classic.

By John McKelvey III | February 8, 2012

Katelyn Boyd rounds second base against North Dakota State during the NCAA Regionals on May 20, 2011. Boyd is one of four returning starters as ASU looks to defend its national title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball season preview

Four starters from 2011 have moved on, and a lot must be done for ASU softball to win its third championship in five years. Here is a projection of what the positions look like heading into the 2012 season.

By John McKelvey III | January 25, 2012

Dallas Escobedo pitches against Western Michigan on Feb. 10, 2011. Escobedo looks to meet lofty expectations in her sophomore season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Escobedo, Popescue look to fulfill expectations

ASU softball coach Clint Myers will call on pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue to build upon their freshman season successes.

By John McKelvey III | January 17, 2012

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