TEMPE -- Sun Devil Baseball split its Opening Day doubleheader against Miami (OH), dropping the first contest 4-2 before cruising to a 7-3 victory in the nightcap on Saturday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz.
Gage Canning did Gage Canning things, finishing the day 5-for-9 from the plate with two triples. Drew Swift was 3-for-6 in his first collegiate games while Spencer Torkelson knocked two bombs in his Sun Devil debut.
The ASU pitching staff allowed just five earned runs overall with only one of those coming from three relief pitchers used on the day.
Up next, the Sun Devils will once again host Miami (OH) in a doubleheader tomorrow with the first game of the day taking place at 10:00 a.m. MT. Game two is scheduled to begin 45 minutes after the completion of game one. All games are still tentatively scheduled to be live streamed via the Pac-12 Networks and available at http://pac-12.com/live/arizona-state-university. As always, fans are encouraged to follow Sun Devil Baseball through all of the assorted social mediums for continued updates on the weekend and throughout the season.
GAME 2 - ASU 7, Miami (OH) 3
The Sun Devil bats came alive in the second game of the Opening Day doubleheader, launching three home runs en route to a 7-3 victory.
Freshman Spencer Torkelson knocked his first two collegiate hits in spectacular fashion, going yard in consecutive at-bats to help pace the Sun Devil offense while Lyle Lin added his first of the season to continue his solid start to the season. Lin is now 9-for-16 with five RBI, three runs scored and a home run in four games played on Opening Day (DH today, DH last season vs. Northwestern).
Senior left-hander Eli Lingos got the nod for game two of the doubleheader with his team in need of a quality start. Lingos would deliver, going six solid innings allowing only three runs and striking out six while scattering five hits.
The Sun Devils would only need two pitchers in this one, as junior Sam Romero made his Sun Devil debut one to remember. Romero would relieve Lingos and hold the RedHawks scoreless over the final three innings.
It was a team effort offensively, as four different Sun Devils recorded multi-hit games including three-hit efforts from Gage Canning and Carter Aldrete.
Gage Canning became the first player since himself to have two triples in a game, matching his effort against CSU Bakersfield last season. He now has 16 career triples and is just four out of moving in to ASU's all-time Top-Five in the category. Canning finished the doubleheader 5-for-9 at this dish.
The biggest play of the game came without a hit as the Devils scored two runs on a throwing error by the RedHawk defense. With the score even at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth, Jeremy McCuin advanced all the way to third on the two-out error that plated two Sun Devils before coming home on a Drew Swift bunt single on the very next at bat to make it a 6-3 advantage that ASU wouldn't let up.
ASU padded its lead on a two-out triple from Carter Aldrete, ASU's third triple of the game, paving the way for a Lin RBI single to make it a 7-3 lead in favor of the Sun Devils. Sam Romero would remain solid on the mound for the Sun Devils, keeping Miami off the scoreboard maintaining the four-run lead to earn the save in his first career appearance.
ASU batted .400 in the contest (6-of-15) with two outs in the second game, rallying back after going just 2-for-10 in Game One.
GAME 1 - Miami (OH) 4, ASU 2
TEMPE, Ariz. - Drew Swift was 2-for-3 in his first collegiate game with a couple of slick plays with the glove at shortstop but the Sun Devils couldn't find the clutch hit when it needed it as Miami (OH) took the first game of the series, 4-2.
ASU outhit the RedHawks 8-6 in the effort but were 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, unable to bring runs home in critical moments of the game.
The Sun Devil pitching staff was efficient, allowing just two earned runs in the contest. Grant Schneider had three strikeouts in relief, going 2.2 innings of solid relief to keep ASU within scoring distance.
Spencer Van Scoyoc went 5.0 innings and allowed just one earned one but struggled with to find the strike zone as he walked six batters to just two strikeouts, taking the loss in his 2018 debut. Alec Marsh would take over for Van Scoyoc to being the sixth. Marsh would work around a pair of walks to throw 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to keep the Sun Devils in the game.
Miami (OH) went up 3-0 in the top of the fifth behind two unearned runs before the Sun Devils got on the scoreboard for the first time in 2018 as Lyle Lin scored on a throwing error in the bottom half of the frame. ASU cut it to a one-run deficit on a Jeremy McCuin sacrifice fly that also brought Lin across. Lin finished the game with two runs scored and was also 2-for-4 at the plate with a double.
Gage Canning picked up where he left off last season, as Arizona State's leading returning hitter (.332) picked up a pair of hits in the loss.
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2018 Sun Devil Baseball season tickets are now available starting at $115. To purchase season tickets, click here or call our VIP tickets line at (480) 965-5812.
If you are a current season ticket holder and have questions, call the VIP service line at 480-965-5333.
Season Ticket Holder Benefits
As a season ticket holder, you get several exclusive benefits:
Can't make it to the full 34-game slate? Come see your Sun Devils with a mini plan, and choose the option that best fits your needs! Grab the traditional six-game plan where you pick the games you want to attend, or enjoy the ultimate flexibility with a nine-game flex plan which offers nine vouchers to use however you would like. Use them for nine separate games or use them all at one game, the choice is yours! Plans start at just $30!
PREMIUM SEATING
Phoenix Muni party suites provide amenities unlike any other area designed to enhance your game day experience. A private suite is a great way to entertain family and friends, and business associates while experiencing Sun Devil Baseball from the best seats in the house. Escape the Arizona heat and enjoy mingling inside while watching Sun Devil Baseball outside. Limited availability!
VIEW more information on single game suites, or if you would like to tour one of the suites, please contact Joe Jerde, Manager of Premium Seating at 480-727-3511 or via email at Joseph.Jerde@asu.edu.
GROUP TICKETS
You are ASU and that's why we invite you to come out and enjoy a Sun Devil Athletics event with your group. Groups can take advantage of discounts, benefits, tailgates, and fundraising opportunities. Group packages provide you possibilities to help plan the perfect outing. Bring your family, friends, co-workers, or organization to cheer on the Sun Devils. CLICK HERE for more information!
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Tickets for all non-conference games of the 2018 season are now on sale. Come enjoy the atmosphere of Phoenix Muni as the Sun Devils take on some of the best teams in the country, highlighted by series against Oklahoma State and Cal State Fullerton. Get your tickets today!
Be sure to check back Feb. 15 for conference game tickets, featuring some of the heavy hitters of the Pac-12.
Gage Canning did Gage Canning things, finishing the day 5-for-9 from the plate with two triples. Drew Swift was 3-for-6 in his first collegiate games while Spencer Torkelson knocked two bombs in his Sun Devil debut.
The ASU pitching staff allowed just five earned runs overall with only one of those coming from three relief pitchers used on the day.
Up next, the Sun Devils will once again host Miami (OH) in a doubleheader tomorrow with the first game of the day taking place at 10:00 a.m. MT. Game two is scheduled to begin 45 minutes after the completion of game one. All games are still tentatively scheduled to be live streamed via the Pac-12 Networks and available at http://pac-12.com/live/arizona-state-university. As always, fans are encouraged to follow Sun Devil Baseball through all of the assorted social mediums for continued updates on the weekend and throughout the season.
GAME 2 - ASU 7, Miami (OH) 3
The Sun Devil bats came alive in the second game of the Opening Day doubleheader, launching three home runs en route to a 7-3 victory.
Freshman Spencer Torkelson knocked his first two collegiate hits in spectacular fashion, going yard in consecutive at-bats to help pace the Sun Devil offense while Lyle Lin added his first of the season to continue his solid start to the season. Lin is now 9-for-16 with five RBI, three runs scored and a home run in four games played on Opening Day (DH today, DH last season vs. Northwestern).
Senior left-hander Eli Lingos got the nod for game two of the doubleheader with his team in need of a quality start. Lingos would deliver, going six solid innings allowing only three runs and striking out six while scattering five hits.
The Sun Devils would only need two pitchers in this one, as junior Sam Romero made his Sun Devil debut one to remember. Romero would relieve Lingos and hold the RedHawks scoreless over the final three innings.
It was a team effort offensively, as four different Sun Devils recorded multi-hit games including three-hit efforts from Gage Canning and Carter Aldrete.
Gage Canning became the first player since himself to have two triples in a game, matching his effort against CSU Bakersfield last season. He now has 16 career triples and is just four out of moving in to ASU's all-time Top-Five in the category. Canning finished the doubleheader 5-for-9 at this dish.
The biggest play of the game came without a hit as the Devils scored two runs on a throwing error by the RedHawk defense. With the score even at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth, Jeremy McCuin advanced all the way to third on the two-out error that plated two Sun Devils before coming home on a Drew Swift bunt single on the very next at bat to make it a 6-3 advantage that ASU wouldn't let up.
ASU padded its lead on a two-out triple from Carter Aldrete, ASU's third triple of the game, paving the way for a Lin RBI single to make it a 7-3 lead in favor of the Sun Devils. Sam Romero would remain solid on the mound for the Sun Devils, keeping Miami off the scoreboard maintaining the four-run lead to earn the save in his first career appearance.
ASU batted .400 in the contest (6-of-15) with two outs in the second game, rallying back after going just 2-for-10 in Game One.
GAME 1 - Miami (OH) 4, ASU 2
TEMPE, Ariz. - Drew Swift was 2-for-3 in his first collegiate game with a couple of slick plays with the glove at shortstop but the Sun Devils couldn't find the clutch hit when it needed it as Miami (OH) took the first game of the series, 4-2.
ASU outhit the RedHawks 8-6 in the effort but were 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, unable to bring runs home in critical moments of the game.
The Sun Devil pitching staff was efficient, allowing just two earned runs in the contest. Grant Schneider had three strikeouts in relief, going 2.2 innings of solid relief to keep ASU within scoring distance.
Spencer Van Scoyoc went 5.0 innings and allowed just one earned one but struggled with to find the strike zone as he walked six batters to just two strikeouts, taking the loss in his 2018 debut. Alec Marsh would take over for Van Scoyoc to being the sixth. Marsh would work around a pair of walks to throw 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to keep the Sun Devils in the game.
Miami (OH) went up 3-0 in the top of the fifth behind two unearned runs before the Sun Devils got on the scoreboard for the first time in 2018 as Lyle Lin scored on a throwing error in the bottom half of the frame. ASU cut it to a one-run deficit on a Jeremy McCuin sacrifice fly that also brought Lin across. Lin finished the game with two runs scored and was also 2-for-4 at the plate with a double.
Gage Canning picked up where he left off last season, as Arizona State's leading returning hitter (.332) picked up a pair of hits in the loss.
Join the conversation all season
Twitter: @ASU_Baseball | Facebook: Sun Devil Baseball | Instagram: ASU_Baseball
SEASON TICKETS
2018 Sun Devil Baseball season tickets are now available starting at $115. To purchase season tickets, click here or call our VIP tickets line at (480) 965-5812.
If you are a current season ticket holder and have questions, call the VIP service line at 480-965-5333.
Season Ticket Holder Benefits
As a season ticket holder, you get several exclusive benefits:
- Personal Service Representative
- Guaranteed the same seat for all home games
- Option to purchase season parking
- Priority on postseason tickets
- Access to exclusive Season Ticket Holder events and behind-the-scenes tours
- Ability to manage and renew your tickets online
Can't make it to the full 34-game slate? Come see your Sun Devils with a mini plan, and choose the option that best fits your needs! Grab the traditional six-game plan where you pick the games you want to attend, or enjoy the ultimate flexibility with a nine-game flex plan which offers nine vouchers to use however you would like. Use them for nine separate games or use them all at one game, the choice is yours! Plans start at just $30!
PREMIUM SEATING
Phoenix Muni party suites provide amenities unlike any other area designed to enhance your game day experience. A private suite is a great way to entertain family and friends, and business associates while experiencing Sun Devil Baseball from the best seats in the house. Escape the Arizona heat and enjoy mingling inside while watching Sun Devil Baseball outside. Limited availability!
VIEW more information on single game suites, or if you would like to tour one of the suites, please contact Joe Jerde, Manager of Premium Seating at 480-727-3511 or via email at Joseph.Jerde@asu.edu.
GROUP TICKETS
You are ASU and that's why we invite you to come out and enjoy a Sun Devil Athletics event with your group. Groups can take advantage of discounts, benefits, tailgates, and fundraising opportunities. Group packages provide you possibilities to help plan the perfect outing. Bring your family, friends, co-workers, or organization to cheer on the Sun Devils. CLICK HERE for more information!
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Tickets for all non-conference games of the 2018 season are now on sale. Come enjoy the atmosphere of Phoenix Muni as the Sun Devils take on some of the best teams in the country, highlighted by series against Oklahoma State and Cal State Fullerton. Get your tickets today!
Be sure to check back Feb. 15 for conference game tickets, featuring some of the heavy hitters of the Pac-12.