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www.statepress.comHere are the latest updates on Arizona State Sun Devils baseball, based on recent reporting:
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ASU swept Baylor in a conference series, their first sweep of a league series this season, and outscored Baylor 26-8 over three games, signaling strong late-season form. This performance helped the Sun Devils solidify position for postseason play.[3]
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The team kicked off May with a series win in Phoenix and continued to ride solid pitching and timely hitting, with key contributions from players like Nuu Contrades and Becket Zavorek in recent games. Contrades has been a standout presence, delivering for the offense across multiple outings.[5][3]
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Headlines from Sports Illustrated and other outlets in early May highlighted ASU’s momentum and the belief that they could be among the teams contending for postseason success, thanks to sustained hitting and pitching depth.[7][9]
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Early-season and mid-season notes show ASU starting hot, including a notable 11-5 win in February with a grand slam from Nuu Contrades and multiple players contributing offensively, signaling high offensive potential for the year.[2]
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In late April, ASU’s weekly previews emphasized returning from a midweek defeat to win at home and maintain a two-game winning streak heading into a home series, underscoring the team’s resilience and capability to bounce back.[1][3]
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Additional coverage from The Sun Devil and other outlets notes the team’s improving form and the potential for a deep run in the postseason, given their pitching depth and offensive production.[4][5][7]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise chronological timeline of results, key players, and standout stats for the 2026 season, or I can summarize how ASU sits in the Pac-12 standings and projected NCAA Tournament implications. I can also create a quick chart or table of recent series results if that would help. Would you prefer a timeline, a standings snapshot, or a data visualization?
Citations:
- Sun Devil Baseball weekly preview (Apr 22–May 3) confirming the 13-0 win over BYU and upcoming schedule.[1]
- ASU season start and early strong offense including grand slam by Nuu Contrades (Feb 14).[2]
- Weekly recap of May 1–10 series against Baylor including the 4-2 win and sweep notes.[3]
- SI coverage highlighting momentum and post-season potential.[7]
- Additional SI piece on extending momentum and key performances.[9]