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ASU`s thrilling 9-8 comeback win featured Josiah Cromwick`s standout performance and sets an exciting tone for the 2025 season.

Arizona State University (ASU) opened their 2025 baseball season with an exhilarating 9-8 comeback victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the newly renovated Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The game, attended by 3,529 fans, was a nail-biter featuring five lead changes and culminating in a dramatic bottom of the ninth inning where ASU clinched the win.

Seniors Josiah Cromwick and Jacob Tobias were pivotal in the Sun Devils` offensive surge, combining for four hits, two home runs, and an impressive seven RBIs. Second baseman Kyle Walker ignited a crucial rally in the seventh inning with an 11-pitch at-bat that resulted in a leadoff double, showcasing his resilience at the plate. Walker also made a key defensive play that helped seal the victory for ASU.

The Sun Devil bullpen, comprising Jonah Giblin, Lucas Kelly, Bradyn Barnes, and Will Koger, delivered a solid 4.2 innings of relief, allowing only one run. Barnes made a significant pickoff in the eighth inning, while Koger earned his first save for ASU, executing critical pitches and benefiting from Walker`s game-sealing double play.

As Major League Baseball (ML gears up for its 2025 season, set to commence on March 18-19 with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, the excitement continues to build. The Dodgers, defending World Series champions, are expected to be strong contenders once again, bolstered by offseason acquisitions including Shohei Ohtani.

MLB season and ASU baseball are set to captivate fans this year.

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