Sun Devil Baseball Weekly Preview (4/20)
No. 5 Arizona State (26-11, 13-5) | SEASON | GAME NOTES
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Wednesday, April 22 | No. 5 Arizona State 6, Arizona 5 | RECAP | BOX SCORE | HIGHLIGHTS
TERRITORIAL CUP STANDINGS
Friday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. PT | Tennessee Tech at No. 5 Arizona State | WATCH live stream | STATS
TTU: RHP Chris Chism (6-1, 4.28 ERA)
ASU: RHP Seth Martinez (1-0, 3.53 ERA)
Uniform: Black hat, Black jersey
Saturday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. PT | Tennessee Tech at No. 5 Arizona State | WATCH live stream | LISTEN NBC Sports Radio AM 1060 | STATS
TTU: RHP Evan Fraliex (4-2, 5.50 ERA)
ASU: LHP Ryan Kellogg (7-1, 3.63 ERA)
Uniform: Maroon hat, Tequila Sunrise jersey
Sunday, April 26, 12:30 p.m. PT | Tennessee Tech at No. 5 Arizona State | WATCH live stream | STATS
TTU: TBA
ASU: LHP Brett Lilek (2-2, 4.05 ERA)
Uniform: Maroon hat, Maroon jersey
In The Polls
#16 in RPI
#5 in D1Baseball.com
#5 in Collegiate Baseball
#7 in Baseball America
#11 in NCBWA
#12 in USA Today/Coaches
Pac-12 Standings (as of April 24)
UCLA: 29-8 (14-4)
Arizona St: 26-11 (13-5)
USC: 29-10 (10-5)
California: 23-14 (10-8)
Oregon St: 25-12 (8-7)
Arizona: 24-14 (9-9)
Washington: 22-16 (7-11)
Oregon: 23-18 (5-10)
Washington St: 21-18 (5-10)
Utah: 13-23 (5-10)
Stanford: 17-21 (4-11)
Comeback Devils
ASU has six wins this season when trailing after six innings, including a pair of wins over Oregon State, one over Oklahoma State, one over Oklahoma, one over Stanford and one over Utah. ASU has also overcome early deficits of at least three runs (within first three innings) six times (vs Oklahoma, vs TCU, vs Purdue, vs Oregon State, at Oregon, at Arizona.) Conversely, ASU is 18-3 when leading after six innings, including 19-1 when leading through eight innings.
Two-Out Rally Towels
In seven games this season the Devils have used a two-out rally in an inning to either break a tie or overcome a deficit. In addition, they have driven the game-winning run with two outs seven times.
Vs Oklahoma, 2/18 - Scored four runs with two outs in the seventh inning to overcome a 4-2 deficit
Vs Purdue, 2/28 - Scored five runs with two outs in the fifth inning to break open a 5-5 tie
Vs UNLV, 3/11 - Scored four runs with two outs in the fifth inning to overcome a 3-1 deficit
At Oregon, 3/20 - Scored three runs with two outs in the fifth inning to overcome a 4-1 deficit
Vs Stanford, 3/27 - Scored two runs with two outs in the ninth inning to overcome a 6-5 deficit
At Utah, 4/4 - Scored two runs with two outs in the ninth inning to erase a 5-3 deficit, won in 10 innings
At Washington, 4/18 - Scored one run with two outs in the seventh inning to break a 3-3 tie
Free (And Close) Baseball
The Sun Devils have five extra-innings wins and five walk-off wins this season, and have gone 14-5 in 18 one-run games this season, including 8-2 in Pac-12 play. In addition, they have driven in the game-winning run in the 8th inning or later 12 times, and all but seven of ASU’s games have been decided by three runs or less. ASU went 4-3 in seven extra-innings games and 7-9 in 16 one-run games in 2014.
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ASU ranks 12th in total attendance and is one of only 12 schools in the nation, including the only school west of Texas, to draw more than 82,000 fans this season. The Devils rank 16th in average attendance with 3,281 fans per game. ASU’s 82,043 fans through 25 home games are the most in the past six seasons.
Ranked Wins
The Sun Devils have nine wins over ranked opponents this season. They went 2-1 against then-No. 5 Oklahoma State on opening weekend and followed that up with a 1-2 record against then-No. 1 TCU, a 2-1 record against then-No. 24 Oregon State, 2-1 at then-No. 15 Oregon and two wins over then-No. 24 Arizona.
MLB Devils
There were 11 Sun Devils on Opening Day rosters: Willie Bloomquist, Mariners; Kole Calhoun, Angels; Ike Davis, A’s; Andre Ethier, Dodgers; Ian Kinsler, A’s; Tuffy Gosewisch, D-backs; Jason Kipnis, Indians; Mike Leake, Reds; Dusin Pedroia, Red Sox; Andrew Romine, Tigers; Eric Sogard, A’s.
Last Week: 2-1 | GAME NOTES | HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, April 17 | Washington 9, No. 4 Arizona State 7 | RECAP | BOX SCORE
Saturday, April 18 | No. 4 Arizona State 4, Washington 3 | RECAP | BOX SCORE
Sunday, April 19 | No. 4 Arizona State 6, Washington 5 (10) | RECAP | BOX SCORE
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2015 Flex and Mini Plans
Flex and Mini Plans are available now for the 2015 season at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. A Flex Plan allows fans to receive discounted prices up to 46 percent without having to choose games in advance. Fans will receive nine ticket vouchers that are redeemable for any game, in any quantity, in the infield reserved seating sections. Mini Plans offer fans the opportunity to pick and choose any five games this season. Click here to view Flex and Mini Plan options.
Family Section, Family Four Pack
The Family Section, located in Section 20 on the third-base line near the picnic area, does not permit alcohol or inappropriate language. A general admission ticket is the only requirement to gain entry into the section. Family Four Pack’s include four tickets to the game, four big hot dogs and four 32 oz. fountain drinks, and start at just $60. Family Four Packs will be available for all home mid-week and Sunday games the rest of the season.Click here to purchase.
Transitioning The Legacy Campaign
Season ticket holders also have an opportunity to make a capital campaign commitment towards the Phoenix Muni renovations. All gifts, no matter the size, are important and appreciated, and can be a one-time gift or a five-year pledge. Fans interested in naming opportunities at Phoenix Muni can contact the Sun Devil Club at 480-727-7700. All commitments are tax-deductible through the Sun Devil Club. Join our community and own a piece of our hometown team.
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