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ASU softball hires Trisha Ford as new head coach

The Sun Devils now have a full-time head coach for the first time since 2015.

By Ryan Clarke | June 15, 2016

Sophomore pitcher Dale Ryndak pitches during a game against Portland State at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. The Sun Devils won the game, 7-1.

ASU suffers narrow loss to Oregon State in second straight game

The Sun Devils rallied late, but earned a series loss in Corvallis.

By Matt Layman | May 13, 2016

Redshirt junior Kelsey Kessler throws a pitch against Arizona on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Kessler pitched a complete game and ASU baseball won 3-2.

ASU softball starts series against Oregon State with a loss

ASU and Oregon State both struggled offensively throughout the game.

By Omar Soussi | May 13, 2016

Junior Kelsey Kessler (#44) and Senior Katee Aguirre (#24) do a little handshake before a play at the home game versus Texas Tech on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

Weekend Recap: Sun Devil softball breaks losing streak, sweeps Stanford

After losing 12 in a row, ASU softball took down the Cardinal over the weekend.

By Matt Layman | May 8, 2016

Freshman Pitcher Breanna Macha scores a win for the Sun Devils Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Farrington Stadium as the ASU Sun Devils faced off with the California Bears.

ASU softball pitching woes continue, lose 12th straight

The Sun Devils gave up a total of 23 runs to the Bruins this weekend.

By Leah Brunette | May 1, 2016

Déjà vu: ASU softball loses on walk-off home run in seventh

The Sun Devils led 5-0 going into the seventh inning before losing their 11 game in a row.

By Kendall Valenzuela | May 1, 2016

ASU softball defeated by Bruins, continue on losing path

The Sun Devils led the Bruins 6-3 going into the seventh inning, but eventually fell by a walk off.

By Leah Brunette | April 29, 2016

Senior Abby Spiel (#3), Senior Jennifer Soria (#5), and Sophomore Nichole Chilson (#49) huddle together in the outfield and then explode out in team spirit at the ASU vs Arizona softball game on March 18, 2016.

'Reppin' the Devils:' ASU Softball's game day rituals

The Sun Devils incorporate longstanding traditions into their pre-game routines.

By Leah Brunette | April 27, 2016

Katie Burkhart, left of the jersey, poses by the Wall of Honor after her number was retired by the ASU softball team on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. As an collegiate athlete, she had a record of 118-40, an ERA of 1.08 and won the College World Series in 2008.

ASU softball alumna Katie Burkhart honored as first retired jersey

Katie Burkhart's jersey was retired on Saturday as the first on the Wall of Honor.

By Kendall Valenzuela | April 27, 2016

Freshman infielder Taylor Becerra makes contact with the ball during a game against San Diego at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. The Sun Devils won the game, 9-1.

Taylor Becerra leads ASU softball with slap hitting, bat tricks

Becerra's competitive side has helped her improve and grab a starting role in her first collegiate season.

By Leah Brunette | April 25, 2016

Senior Jennifer Soria slows herself after running past first base.

ASU unable to crack losing streak, falls to Oregon in series finale

Pitching struggles against powerful Duck's offense led the Sun Devils to 9th consecutive loss.

By Leah Brunette | April 24, 2016

Junior Kelsey Kessler winds up for a pitch during the sixth inning against Texas Tech on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU softball loses eighth straight after Oregon's grand slam

The Sun Devils' rally fell just short as they lost 5-4 to the Ducks on Saturday.

By Kendall Valenzuela | April 24, 2016

ASU softball loses seventh straight game

Pitching struggles led to the Sun Devils' first loss of the series against Oregon.

By Leah Brunette | April 22, 2016

Jennifer Soria hits a single against Michigan on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe.

ASU softball swept by Utah, drops sixth straight game

The Sun Devils allowed 19 runs this weekend to get swept by the unranked Utes.

By Kendall Valenzuela | April 18, 2016

ASU softball suffers fifth consecutive loss

Although Dale Ryndak only gave up four hits, ASU was unable to take down the Utes.

By Leah Brunette | April 17, 2016

Senior catcher Katee Aguirre displays the Sun Devil Softball team's new Adidas uniforms during Media Day on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

ASU softball receives first run-rule loss of the year to Utah

Katee Aguirre extended her hitting streak to 10 games, but ASU's error-filled defense and nonexistent offense led to a loss.

By Kendall Valenzuela | April 16, 2016

ASU softball looks to bounce back from sweep against Utah

ASU softball gave up 25 runs in a three-game series last weekend, and prepares for Utah with new pitching machines.

By Kendall Valenzuela | April 15, 2016

Sophomore infielder Margaret Stahm return the ball to the mound following the play at first against Texas Tech on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Pac 12 softball power rankings: ASU falls as Oregon remains on top

Despite its impressive record, the Sun Devils dropped to the bottom third of the conference.

By Leah Brunette | April 11, 2016

Palacio's two home runs not enough for ASU softball

The Sun Devils lost the series finale to Washington in an offensive showdown.

By Leah Brunette | April 10, 2016

Sophomore pitcher Breanna Macha pitches during a game against San Diego at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. The Sun Devils won the game, 9-1.

ASU softball allows five runs in first two innings, falls to Washington

The Sun Devils struggled to produce on the offensive side on Saturday.

By Ryan Clarke | April 9, 2016

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