ASU Baseball Tops Baylor to Secure Series Win

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The ASU baseball team celebrates their hard-fought victory against Baylor.

News Summary

The Arizona State University baseball team claimed an 8-6 victory against Baylor on May 4, 2025, securing a series win and improving their season record to 32-17. Key performances from Josiah Cromwick and Brandon Compton helped ASU solidify second place in the Big 12 standings. ASU’s offense thrived with multiple players contributing, while pitcher Cole Carlon secured the win by closing out a late rally from Baylor. The Sun Devils continue to build momentum as they look ahead to their next challenge against Houston.

Waco, Texas – The Arizona State University (ASU) baseball team claimed an 8-6 victory against Baylor on Sunday, May 4, 2025, which secured a valuable road series win and marked the Sun Devils’ ninth series victory of the season. With this triumph, ASU improved its overall season record to 32-17 and stands tall at 16-8 in the Big 12 Conference.

The win propelled ASU into sole possession of second place in the Big 12 standings, placing them one game ahead of TCU and Arizona while trailing West Virginia by three games. The Sun Devils have proven to be formidable competitors this season, posting a 9-3 record in weekend series.

Key contributions came from several players during Sunday’s matchup. Notably, Josiah Cromwick dominated the game with a bases-clearing double in the seventh inning that brought in three runs, effectively breaking open what had been a tight contest. Brandon Compton also made his mark, delivering three hits, including a crucial single during the pivotal seventh inning that added to the team’s scoring.

Additional offensive support was provided by Isaiah Jackson, Kyle Walker, and Landon Hairston, each tallying two hits. Walker notably extended his on-base streak to 38 games with a single in the second inning while Vu extended his on-base streak to 27 games with a walk in the seventh inning. These streaks highlight the consistency and resilience of the bats in the ASU lineup.

On the defensive side, pitcher Cole Carlon played a crucial role in securing the victory. Despite facing a challenging eighth inning, Carlon demonstrated his skill by striking out two batters and retiring the side with a flyout in the ninth, ensuring that the lead held up in the face of a late rally from Baylor.

ASU’s eighth inning was characterized by significant scoring, where Cromwick’s two-RBI double followed by Compton’s single helped push the score to 8-2, seemingly putting the game out of reach for Baylor. However, the Bears mounted a comeback attempt in the ninth, scoring three runs to narrow the deficit to 8-6, but Carlon ultimately managed to quell the momentum and close out the game successfully.

A turning point in the game occurred in the fourth inning when pitcher Derek Schaefer stepped onto the mound with the bases loaded and proceeded to strike out the crucial batter, maintaining ASU’s slim 2-1 lead at that moment.

The victory is significant not only within the context of the season but also historically, as it marks the third time during this campaign that ASU has emerged victorious in a series after dropping the Friday opener. This was a feat the team only accomplished once in the previous three seasons, showcasing their ability to rally and regroup.

As the season progresses, the offensive prowess of the Sun Devils is on display, with ASU having scored in 176 halves of innings this season and achieving three or more runs in 60 different innings. Moreover, Landon Hairston has emerged as a potent hitter, accumulating 13 extra-base hits over the last 17 games.

Looking ahead, ASU is lined up to face Houston at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Friday, May 9, 2025. As the competition intensifies, the Sun Devils aim to build on their victories and solidify their standings in the Big 12 Conference.