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Arizona State's standout sophomore, Landon Hairston, has committed to returning for a junior season in 2027, a move that could reignite the program's quest for a College World Series berth after decades of near misses.
The Sun Devils erupted for 17 runs on 11 hits, highlighted by Nu’u Contrades and Austen Roellig’s slam‑hits, while pitcher Kole Klecker delivered a shutout with a personal best in strikeouts.
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.
The Sun Devils will open against Ole Miss on May 29, facing a field that also features Nebraska, South Dakota State and Ole Miss, while key players look to build on last year’s early exit.
The semifinals of the Big 12 Conference baseball tournament feature dramatic walk‑off moments, late‑inning rallies and dominant offensive displays, with West Virginia emerging as the betting favorite.
Arizona State's baseball team secured a 10‑2 win over Cincinnati, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals with a historic night from Landon Hairston.
The nation’s top‑ranked baseball squad, the UCLA Bruins, are set to open the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals against the fifth‑seeded Purdue Boilermakers on Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
Despite a 10‑2 defeat in the Big 12 tournament, the Bearcats’ season isn’t over; their history of NCAA appearances and current projections suggest a path forward.
The Sun Devils clinched a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament, beating Cincinnati 10‑2. Landon Hairston smashed his 28th home run of the season, extending his reached‑base streak to 38 games.
The Cincinnati Bearcats will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in a highly anticipated Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal, with both squads ranked near the top of the nation and key players poised to make an impact.
The Southern Illinois Salukis and Arizona State Sun Devils meet on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET in an elimination game of the MVC Tournament. The winner will move on to the semifinals, while the loser’s season ends.
With a 36‑18 record, ASU prepares to open the Big 12 Tournament against Cincinnati, led by Player of the Year Landon Hairston and guided by coach Willie Bloomquist.
Arizona State’s No. 22 baseball squad prepares for a decisive three‑game series against Houston, a matchup that could cement a historic season marked by elite strikeout rates, power hitting and a pursuit of the program’s first five road series wins since 2003.