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After a breakout season that saw him hit .400 with 28 home runs, sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston has decided to stay for his junior year, bolstering a Sun Devils team that will field a dramatically reshaped roster.
Josh Volmerding, a 2023 Maria Carrillo graduate, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 8th round of the MLB Draft, joining a wave of local talent in this year's selections.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw six Tennessee players drafted, highlighted by first‑round pitcher Tegan Kuhns and late‑round picks Jake McCoy and Andrew Duncan, while prospects such as Henry Ford and Bo Rhuby signed with major‑league clubs.
The Sun Devils fought valiantly in Lincoln, but situational hitting and a controversial call paved the way for Ole Miss to claim a 5‑4 victory in ten innings.
Arizona State’s baseball team rallied past Nebraska 11‑8, driven by Dominic Smaldino’s grand slam and solid pitching from Colby Guy and Derek Schaefer, and now prepares for a pivotal matchup against Ole Miss.
The Huskers' 43‑17 campaign concluded with an 11‑8 defeat to Arizona State in the Lincoln Regional, a game marked by early fireworks, a mid‑game tie, and a late push that couldn't overcome the Sun Devils' lead.
The No. 22 Sun Devils battled Ole Miss through 14 innings, striking out 18 batters and delivering nine consecutive scoreless frames, but a late offensive slump sealed a 7-6 defeat and a matchup with South Dakota State.
After defeating Oral Roberts, the Jackrabbits head to Nebraska to face a familiar opponent in a regional that also includes Ole Miss and Arizona State.
After a 17‑year absence, the Nebraska baseball team will host an NCAA Regional at Hawks Field, facing South Dakota State, Ole Miss and Arizona State, with a strong chance to advance to the College World Series.
Houston Baseball fell 4-3 to Arizona State in the series opener, with key performances from Carsten Sabathia III, Dylan Maxcey and Antonelli Savattere, but a late two‑run burst by the Sun Devils proved decisive.