Fresh off of a win over Utah Tech on Tuesday evening, Arizona Baseball (13-6, 3-3) returns to action to take on Arizona State to resume Pac-12 play.
After getting swept by UCLA last weekend to resume Pac-12 play, Arizona Baseball got back on track in a big way as they beat Utah Tech 11-2 on Tuesday evening for a mid-week tilt against the Trailblazers.
However, the challenge is a bit greater this weekend for Arizona, as the Wildcats travel just up the road to take on rival Arizona State in enemy territory.
Coming in, the Wildcats have been playing fairly well, unfortunately, the results just haven’t always been consistent, especially against top-tier competition.
So if Arizona is going to win this series, they will need to continue to generate runs at a decent, meanwhile, the Wildcats will need to get more consistent pitching, especially from its day two and three starters, as well as the bullpen.
If the Wildcats can find a way to tighten things up, they have a great chance of coming away with the conference series win.
With that said, here’s a look at Arizona’s upcoming opponent!
Getting to Know the details of Arizona Baseball’s opponent, the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Team: Arizona State Sun Devils
Head Coach: William Bloomquist is currently in his 2nd season as skipper of the Sun Devils, having compiled a 39–40 (15–18) record overall as head coach.
A former ASU standout himself, Coach Bloomquist had a solid MLB career before trading the glove for a lineup card, and so far in his second year in Tempe, he has ASU playing well.
2022-23 Record: The Sun Devils are currently 13-8 (2-1) on the year and are fresh off a win over No. 25 GCU on Wednesday evening. ASU has been rolling too, winning seven of their last eight games.
Last Year’s Meeting: Last year when these two squads met, Arizona won three of their five meetings, including winning two or three against ASU in Tucson. The Wildcats also earned an 8-6 win over the Sun Devils in the Pac-12 Baseball Tournament.
Game information and details for Arizona Baseball:
Dates: Friday thru Sunday, March 24-26, 2023
Time:
- Game 1: Friday at 7:00 P.M. MST – Pac-12 Arizona
- Game 2: Saturday at 6:00 P.M. MST – Pac-12 Network
- Game 3: Sunday at 4:00 P.M. MST – Pac-12 Network
Location: Phoenix Municipal Stadium, Phoenix, Ariz. (8,775)
Spread: N/A (Don’t forget to use WynnBet or FanDuel to enhance your overall betting experience)
Pitching Matchups: TBD
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