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No contest: ASU redshirt freshman Mackenzie Popescue hurls a pitch from the circle during the Sun Devils’ 11-3 run-rule victory over UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. ASU completed the series sweep with a 9-1 win on Sunday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball blows away UC Santa Barbara

Behind three run-rule performances, the No. 5 Sun Devils swept the weekend series against UC Santa Barbara.

By Greg Dillard | March 27, 2011

Softball looking to continue hot start

Arizona State softball has climbed the polls reaching fifth winning 30 games

By Fahim Rasul | March 25, 2011

Plate Presence: ASU junior infielder Katelyn Boyd warms up in between innings during the Sun Devils’ victory over Campbell on March 10. Boyd and her .483 batting average will face UC Santa Barbara for a three-game series starting Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball gets last tune-up before Pac-10 play

Heading into the final weekend of non-conference play, the ASU softball team is searching for consistency in all aspects of the game.

By Greg Dillard | March 24, 2011

On the Base Path: ASU sophomore Kayla Ketchum warms up before the Sun Devils’ game against Campbell on March 10. Ketchum has scored 13 runs this season as a pinch runner. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Ketchum tearing up the base paths

While she’s listed as an outfielder on the official roster, Ketchum thrives in her unique role as the team’s primary pinch runner.

By Greg Dillard | March 22, 2011

Sun Devil athletics on the rise

It’s time for student pride to be shoved down the throats of tuition-payers.

By Nick Ruland | March 21, 2011

Streak snapped: ASU Sophomore Sam Parlich takes a cut during the Sun Devils’ victory over Creighton earlier in the season. No. 5 ASU went 4-1 in the Judi Garman Classic over the weekend but had its 23-game winning streak broken by No. 6 Michigan on Thursday. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Softball reaches 30 victories

The No. 5 Sun Devils (30-2) faced their most challenging competition so far this season including two nationally-ranked teams at the Judi Garman Classic.

By Greg Dillard | March 20, 2011

Softball sweeps Diamond Devil Invite

The No. 7 Sun Devils (24-1) pushed their win streak to 23 consecutive games after picking up three more wins at the Diamond Devil Invitational in Tempe.

By Greg Dillard | March 17, 2011

Softball’s winning streak reaches 17

With four more victories, ASU now has won 17 consecutive games. The Sun Devils have outscored their opponents 41-5 in the four games this week.

By Greg Dillard | March 10, 2011

PAINTING POTENTIAL: Open Source Project owner Michael Witham admires the artwork of local artist Lalo Cota in his new business that will offer coffee, ideas and good times. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Softball looks for two straight against Creighton

The No. 7 Sun Devils will aim to duplicate their success against the Bluejays in a rematch Tuesday night at Farrington Stadium.

By Greg Dillard | March 7, 2011

Dominant Weekend: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich beats a Creighton base runner to second base during the Sun Devils’ 11-1 victory over the Blue Jays Sunday in Tempe. ASU scored 54 runs over five games this weekend, while only giving up two runs. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Softball scores 54 runs over 5 games, gives up 2

The ASU hitters did their fair share of damage at the plate by scoring a combined 54 runs on 53 hits to outscore their opponents 54-2 over five games.

By Greg Dillard | March 6, 2011

Prepared to Run: ASU freshman outfielder Alix Johnson gets ready to take off from second base during the Sun Devils’ victory over Cal Poly on Feb. 11. ASU will play five games in three days at the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational in Tempe starting March 4. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Seventh-ranked softball still wants to improve

Despite a successful start to the 2011 season and a top ten national ranking, the ASU softball team believes improvement on the softball diamond is an ongoing process.

By Greg Dillard | March 3, 2011

New Impact: ASU junior Taylor Haro slides behind a Western Michigan defender during the Sun Devils’ 17-0 victory on Feb. 10. Haro has solidified her position in left field, hitting .481 in a 12-game hitting streak. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Haro solidifying her position in left field

The Sun Devils may have found a permanent answer in left field as the emergence of Talor Haro has caught the attention of many.

By Greg Dillard | March 1, 2011

ASU junior Hillary Bach delivers a pitch during a game last season. The Sun Devils swept Michigan State over the weekend, giving up only six runs in three games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Escobedo leads softball to weekend sweep

In a complete team effort, the ASU softball team claimed three more victories and a series sweep over Michigan State this weekend.

By Greg Dillard | February 27, 2011

Softball's Ketchum living her dream at ASU

Kayla Ketchum is playing thousands of miles away from her home of Gary, Indiana. But she hopes to make it to the College World Series in Oklahoma so her family will be able to come see her play.

By Fahim Rasul | February 26, 2011

Gathering Momentum: ASU junior Hillary Bach winds up for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ season opener against Western Michigan on Feb. 10. ASU will host Michigan State for a three-game series starting Friday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball aims to stay hot against MSU

Throughout the first ten games of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team has benefited from strong pitching and an explosive lineup.

By Greg Dillard | February 24, 2011

2 softball players grab national weekly honors

While the ASU softball team is off to a strong start in the 2011 season, both senior third baseman Krista Donnenwirth and freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo have had their fair share of personal success as well.

By Greg Dillard | February 21, 2011

ASU senior middle-infielder Michelle Nulliner gets a jump off third base during the Sun Devils’ season opening victory on Feb. 10. ASU swept the weekend’s Littlewood Classic by run ruling all four opponents. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball sweeps Littlewood Classic

The No. 9 Sun Devils (9-1) scored a combined 52 runs, with each of their four wins coming via the run rule.

By Greg Dillard | February 20, 2011

Behind the bag: ASU junior Taylor Haro slides behind a Western Michigan defender during the Sun Devils’ 17-0 victory on Feb. 10. Another five game weekend for ASU starts Friday against Seattle University. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

No. 9 softball hopes to improve during Littlewood Classic

As the No. 9 Sun Devils continue tournament play with the Littlewood Classic this weekend, they hope to develop a consistent offensive attack.

By Greg Dillard | February 17, 2011

Freshman Dale Ryndak throws a pitch against University of Michigan at Farrington Stadium on Friday Feb. 27, 2015. (Jacob Stanek/State Press)

Softball nearly sweeps Kajikawa Classic

Behind four wins from freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo and a win from junior pitcher Hillary Bach, the Sun Devils (5-1) capped off an impressive first weekend of their season.

By Greg Dillard | February 13, 2011

Underway: ASU junior pitcher Hillary Bach unloads a pitch against Western Michigan Thursday night. Bach pitched a scoreless inning in a 17-0 rout of the Mustangs. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball routs WMU in season opener

Behind an 11-run first inning and five shutout innings from their pitching staff, the No. 10 Sun Devils took home their first victory of the season with a 17-0 thumping of Western Michigan on Thursday night.

By Greg Dillard | February 10, 2011

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