Positive outing for ASU softball in rivalry weekend
A rivalry series is always played with extra intensity, and that was displayed in full view against UA, as ASU softball took two out of three games at Farrington Stadium.
A rivalry series is always played with extra intensity, and that was displayed in full view against UA, as ASU softball took two out of three games at Farrington Stadium.
The Sun Devils hope to use their spring schedule to their advantage.
Vlad and Krawczyk returned to form and Jump continued playing well, but ASU couldn't muster enough consistency to defeat one of the historically dominant tennis schools.
In a constant battle with rival UA, the ASU softball team could not finish the game out and succumbed to a 10-inning 6-5 loss.
It was the second time ASU was down to its final strike and won the game.
Two wealthy baseball teams took similar approaches. Why did one win the division, while the other limped to a third-place finish?
Freshman Chelsea Gonzales led the ASU softball team to a 4-1 victory against rival UA with one swing of the bat in the fifth inning.
Graham let the players scrimmage extensively for the first time in spring camp, which created a lot of emotions in practice.
The offense was good and the pitching was good enough in a Saturday matinee.
ASU had big help from its relay teams and its returning All-Americans on Saturday
ASU's loss dropped the team back under .500 in Pac-12 play.
ASU earned 36 points on the first day of the meet with the full schedule coming on Saturday.
ASU lost 7-0 for the first time all season in a loss that sets the tone for tomorrow's match against No. 5 Stanford.
Jaelen Strong also suffered a minor shoulder injury during Thursday's spring practice
With a combined 11 ranked individual players and five ranked doubles, No. 16 Cal and No. 4 Stanford will be the toughest opponents ASU has faced so far in the season, ASU coach Sheila McInerney said.
The Sun Devils took care of the 2012 national champions against UA Wednesday, and turn their attention to the 2013 champs Friday.
We need to address the head injuries in baseball and football. The fans are depending on it.
The Wildcats are coming north to Tempe and they present biggest challenge the Sun Devils have faced this season.
In his fifth year, coach AJ Grucky has found that broken scrimmages are effective for his team.
The Sun Devils dropped their match in the final game after keeping it close through the first four.
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