ASU Sun Devils Crush Arizona 15-6, Snag Rivalry Series Win

TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State University's Sun Devils baseball team delivered a commanding 15-6 victory over intrastate rival Arizona on Saturday in Tucson, securing the Territorial Cup series with 18 hits and 15 runs in the finale. ASU, now 23-9 overall and 7-5 in Big 12 play, rebounded forcefully after Arizona outscored them 22-12 in the prior two games, showcasing the grit needed in their first Big 12 campaign. The win halts a skid against No. 17 West Virginia earlier and underscores ASU's home dominance, marking their 11th straight victory on the road turned rivalry battleground.

The Arizona-ASU baseball rivalry, one of college baseball's fiercest, pits two programs with nine College World Series titles and 40 combined appearances against each other. Played at Hi Corbett Field, the finale echoed past thrillers like Arizona's 2012 walk-off 8-7 win for a shared Pac-12 crown. ASU's offensive barrage broke open a tight game, with the Sun Devils answering every Wildcat push in front of roaring Tucson crowds.

For the struggling Wildcats (10-21 overall, 3-9 Big 12), the series loss compounds a dismal season, snapping their home winning streak against the Sun Devils. ASU coach Willie Bloomquist's squad, thriving in the Big 12 transition, used the rivalry's stakes to fuel a necessary statement. As Tempe faithful celebrate, the Sun Devils eye consistency to chase postseason glory in the desert heat.