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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

Softball takes on national champs

Armed with a No. 1 national ranking and home field advantage, the ASU softball team returns to Farrington Stadium to face the defending national champions.

By Greg Dillard | April 14, 2011

Top Spot: ASU junior pitcher Hillary Bach starts her pitching motion against Campbell on March 10 in Tempe. The Sun Devils recently jumped two spots in the rankings to become the top ranked team in the nation. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball now No. 1 in the country

For the first time in three years, the Sun Devils are back on top.

By Greg Dillard | April 12, 2011

Make that two: ASU senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo waits in the warm-up circle during the Sun Devils’ 11-3 win over UC Santa Barbara on March 26. ASU won their second conference series of the season against Oregon over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball takes series against Ducks

Whether it was behind a game-changing home run or a dominant pitching performance, the ASU softball team found a way to win the series.

By Greg Dillard | April 10, 2011

Cleaning up: ASU redshirt freshman Mackenzie Popescue pushes off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ win over UC Santa Barbara on March 26. ASU is looking to cut out the little mistakes when they take on Oregon this weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball fine-tuning as it heads to Oregon

After a series win in the opening week of Pac-10 play, the No. 3 Sun Devils travel north for a three-game bout against Oregon.

By Greg Dillard | April 7, 2011

Climbing the Rankings: The ASU softball team celebrates at home plate after a victory against UC Santa Barbara on March 26 in Tempe. The Sun Devils have moved up to No. 3 in the country behind their 35-3 record. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU, Washington softball sit atop loaded Pac-10

The next six weeks are sure to be interesting, but after just one weekend here’s how the conference is beginning to unfold.

By Greg Dillard | April 5, 2011

Making a Statement: ASU junior outfielder Kayla Ketchum rounds the bases against UC Santa Barbara on March 27. The Sun Devils started off strong in Pac-10 play, winning two of three games against Cal over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball wins first Pac-10 series

The No. 4 Sun Devils continued their success by claiming two out of three to win the opening series against conference rival Cal.

By Greg Dillard | April 3, 2011

Conference opener: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich warms up in the infield before the game against Campbell on March 10. The No. 4 Sun Devils open Pac-10 play against Cal this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Conference play starts for No. 4 softball

The No. 4 Sun Devils dive into Pac-10 play this weekend when they head west to Berkeley to take on Cal.

By Greg Dillard | March 31, 2011

Fully capable: ASU freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo (right) warms up before pitching against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. Escobedo came in highly touted and has so far been dominant in the circle this season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Escobedo as good as advertised

With her dominating rise ball, Escobedo has quickly established herself as one of the Pac-10’s most talented pitchers.

By Greg Dillard | March 29, 2011

Softball extends 25-game home streak, sweeps UCSB

Arizona State closed out non-conference play with a dominating performance against University of California Santa Barbara improving their record to 33-2.

By Fahim Rasul | March 27, 2011

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