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ASU Baseball Avoids Elimination with Huge Win
1 Jun
Summary
- Arizona State baseball secured a 17-0 victory over South Dakota State.
- Nu'u Contrades and Austen Roellig hit grand slams in the dominant performance.
- Pitcher Kole Klecker recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts over eight innings.
Arizona State baseball kept its tournament hopes alive with a resounding 17-0 victory over South Dakota State in the Lincoln Regional. The Sun Devils are set to play another elimination game on Sunday.
ASU's offense exploded, highlighted by an 11-run fifth inning. Nu'u Contrades ignited the scoring with a grand slam, adding to his impressive recent performance. Austen Roellig also contributed a grand slam in the sixth inning, further solidifying the team's lead.
On the mound, ASU's starter Kole Klecker was dominant, pitching eight scoreless innings. He achieved a career-high 13 strikeouts, limiting South Dakota State to just three hits throughout his outing. This strong pitching performance ensured the Sun Devils' significant lead.
