PHOENIX — As Arizona State and Arizona prepare to face off in a highly anticipated rivalry series, D1Baseball’s staff has weighed in with their predictions—and the majority are backing the Sun Devils.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Of the 11 experts making selections for the three-game series, nine picked No. 24 ASU to come out on top, while only two chose Arizona.
Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Mike Rooney, Mark Etheridge, Bradley Smart, Burke Granger, Patrick Ebert, Shotgun Spratling, and Eric Sorenson all sided with ASU. Meanwhile, Joe Healy and Jack Delongchamps were the only analysts to pick the Wildcats.
The Sun Devils have been one of the most consistent teams in college baseball this season, earning a spot in the latest College Baseball Top 25 rankings. Their strong lineup and pitching depth have fueled their success, making them a tough opponent for any team, especially in a heated rivalry matchup.
Arizona, however, will not go down without a fight. The Wildcats have a history of playing ASU tough, and with the unpredictability of rivalry series, anything can happen over the course of three games.
The series kicks off at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on April 4, as the Sun Devils will look to prove the majority right as they take the field against their in-state rival, hoping to maintain their momentum and solidify their standing in the rankings. With emotions running high, this series has all the makings of another classic showdown between the two programs.
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