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On a roll: ASU freshman Dallas Escobedo delivers a pitch against Texas A&M during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win on Saturday. The Sun Devils went undefeated in both regional and super regional play to reach the College World Series. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball is World Series bound

It was a dramatic Super Regional series from start to finish, and in the end the ASU softball team prevailed.

By Greg Dillard | May 30, 2011

Sun Devils cruise through regional play

After limiting the Aztecs (34-21) to just one run, ASU outscored its regionals opponents 24-1.

By Greg Dillard | May 23, 2011

Echoes of the 2008 national title season

Here’s a look at how the 2008 and 2011 Sun Devil softball squads are distinctly similar.

By Greg Dillard | May 20, 2011

Softball opens regionals against North Dakota State

The opportunity to play at home is invaluable for ASU. The Sun Devils are 32-3 at Farrington Stadium in 2011

By Greg Dillard | May 20, 2011

Softball clinches Pac-10 title against Stanford

With a Cal loss and the Sun Devils’ win, ASU claimed the Pac-10 title outright for just the second time in program history.

By Greg Dillard | May 13, 2011

Softball's Lockwood earns Pac-10 honors

It was the first player of the week award of Lockwood’s career.

By Greg Dillard | May 12, 2011

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: ASU freshman pitcher Sam Parlich threw a complete game in the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win at UCLA on Saturday. ASU swept the Bruins in a three-game series in Westwood for the first time in program history over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball sweeps OSU

ASU managed to win all three games against Oregon State

By Fahim Rasul | May 4, 2011

Pac-10 Award Sweep: ASU freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo pushes off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ game against Western Michigan on Feb. 10 in Tempe. Escobedo and teammate Kaylyn Castillo both won Pac-10 awards for their play in the Sun Devils’ sweep over UA. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Castillo, Escobedo take home Pac-10 awards

The Pac-10 conference honored senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo and freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo for their outstanding performances

By Greg Dillard | May 2, 2011

Double Sweep: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich waits for the play to begin against UCLA on April 16 in Tempe. The Sun Devils earned another Pac-10 series sweep after beating the Beavers three straight times in Tempe over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball earns second straight sweep

The No. 1 Sun Devils were determined to avoid a letdown after last weekend’s stellar series sweep against UA.

By Greg Dillard | May 1, 2011

No Letdowns: ASU senior infielder Mandy Urfer waits for the pitch against UCLA on April 16 in Tempe. The No. 1 Sun Devils face Oregon State this weekend, a team that has only one Pac-10 victory this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball taking no chances against lowly OSU

ASU is riding a five-game winning streak and will host the Beavers in a three-game set.

By Greg Dillard | April 28, 2011

Settled in: ASU senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo watches a pitch on the outside during the Sun Devils’ win over UCLA on April 17. Castillo found a perfect fit with ASU after being recruited by Stanford and playing a year at Louisville. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Castillo at home behind the plate in Tempe

If everything had gone according to plan, Kaylyn Castillo would have never been a Sun Devil.

By Greg Dillard | April 26, 2011

Historic Softball sweep in Tucson

Arizona State had a weekend to remember as they recorded their first ever sweep of the University of Arizona in Tucson.

By Fahim Rasul | April 26, 2011

Devil Dish: April 26

I’m sure I’m not the first person so say this, but why does the whole team have to come out of the dugout to celebrate every home run?

By Tyler Emerick | April 25, 2011

Historic Weekend: ASU senior outfielder Lesley Rogers makes a throw during the Sun Devils’ 5-0 win over UCLA on April 17. On Sunday ASU swept the Wildcats away from home for the first time ever at Hillenbrand Stadium in Tucson. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball records first ever sweep of UA in Tucson

In thrilling fashion, the No. 2 Sun Devils stunned No. 7 UA on its home turf by earning the first series sweep in Tucson in Territorial Cup history.

By Greg Dillard | April 24, 2011

Softball wins game one of Territorial Cup

Behind a dominant pitching performance from freshman Dallas Escobedo and clutch hitting in the seventh inning, the No. 2 Sun Devils claimed a 4-0 win in game one of the Territorial Cup Series against UA.

By Greg Dillard | April 21, 2011

Tough crowd: ASU senior Kaylyn Castillo watches a pitch on the outside during the Sun Devils’ 5-0 win over UCLA. On Thursday ASU heads to Tucson and Hillenbrand Stadium, where the team has only won once in the last 20 seasons. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball heads to Tucson for pitching battle

For the ASU softball team, competing against in-state rival UA is far from easy, but playing the Wildcats on their home turf presents an even bigger challenge.

By Greg Dillard | April 20, 2011

Still on Top: ASU senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo prepares to smack a pitch from UCLA junior pitcher Macon Aleah on Sunday in Tempe. The Sun Devils moved down one spot in the national rankings to No. 2, but still remain the top team in the Pac-10. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball still has control of the Pac-10

After three weeks of Pac-10 action, several teams have begun to separate themselves from the rest of the Pac.

By Greg Dillard | April 19, 2011

Earning No. 1: ASU junior right fielder Annie Lockwood grabs a fly ball during the Sun Devils’ 5-0 win over UCLA on Sunday. The victory gave ASU a 2-1 series win over the defending national champions. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball claims series against defending national champs

Behind a pair of dominant pitching performances, the No. 1 Sun Devils captured a 2-1 series win over defending national champion UCLA.

By Greg Dillard | April 17, 2011

ASU’s Johnson and UCLA’s Fox meet as opponents for first time

ASU freshman outfielder Alix Johnson and UCLA freshman shortstop Kellie Fox were teammates together at Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego, Calif.

By Greg Dillard | April 17, 2011

Tough Test: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich warms up at second base during the Sun Devils’ game against Cal Poly on Feb. 11. ASU takes on defending champion UCLA this weekend after become the nation’s top-ranked team this week. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball’s Boyd named a finalist for POY

On Wednesday, Katelyn Boyd was announced as a Top 25 finalist for the 2011 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.

By Greg Dillard | April 14, 2011

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