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Sun Devils Dominate Mavericks 11-5
15 Feb
Summary
- Matt Polk hit a solo home run to start scoring.
- Nuu Contrades hit a grand slam, extending the lead.
- Dean Toigo added a home run, showcasing power hitting.
The Arizona State Sun Devils continued their early season success on Saturday, defeating the visiting Omaha Mavericks with an 11-5 score. This victory follows their 8-2 win in the season opener on Friday.
Matt Polk ignited the Sun Devils' offense in the second inning with a solo home run. The team further extended their lead in the third inning when Beckett Zavorek hit an RBI single, followed by Nuu Contrades' grand slam that pushed the score to 6-1. Contrades' performance mirrored his success from the previous day.
In the fifth inning, Dominic Smaldino added to the lead with a 423-foot solo home run. Dean Toigo, a UNLV transfer, then launched a 362-foot home run in the sixth inning, demonstrating the power expected from him this season. The seventh inning saw Landon Hairston hit a double to score two runs, and Beckett Zavorek contributed with a sacrifice fly.
Starting pitcher Colin Linder had a solid debut, throwing four innings, striking out three batters, and allowing only one run. Nuu Contrades has had a strong start, notably hitting a grand slam and showing promise with his power hitting. The team appears to have effectively replaced departed power hitter Isaiah Jackson with the addition of Dean Toigo. The Sun Devils are scheduled to play UConn next on Tuesday.
