ASU baseball won the first game of a three-game series against Houston, finishing 4-3. The game featured a late rally by the Sun Devils.
Key points
ASU baseball won 4-3 against Houston
The game was played on May 14
ASU rallied late to secure the victory
This is the first game of a three-game series
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ASU baseball takes the first of 3-game road series at Houston
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Sun Devils baseball comes back to stop Houston
Arizona State baseball rallied late to take the first game of a three-game series at Houston, 4-3, Thursday night, May 14.
The Sun Devils (35-17) had a 2-0 lead on a Dominic Smaldino RBI single that scored Landon Hairston, and a Dean Toigo sacrifice fly, but Dylan Maxcey's two-run homer in the fifth and Carsten Sabathia's solo shot in the bottom of the seventh gave the Cougars (23-30) a 3-2 advantage.
ASU answered in the eighth with an RBI double from Smaldino, who later scored on an error to give the Sun Devils a 4-3 lead.
Reliever Derek Schaefer closed it out with a perfect, 12-pitch ninth inning.
The teams finish the final regular-season series with games on May 15 and 16.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk (4) laughs with his teammates during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the ASU baseball game against Houston?
The final score was 4-3 in favor of ASU baseball.
When did ASU baseball play against Houston?
ASU baseball played against Houston on Thursday night, May 14.
How did ASU baseball secure their win against Houston?
ASU baseball secured their win by rallying late in the game.
What is the significance of this game for ASU baseball?
This game marks the beginning of a three-game road series for ASU baseball.
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Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) runs into the dugout prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston talks with his teammates prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) hits the ball into play during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State shortstop PJ Moutzouridis (10) throws out a Oklahoma State runner at first base during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon and first baseman Dominic Smaldino (R) fist bump during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State players listen to the national anthem during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State players gather for a prayer prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) runs into the dugout prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) looks for a leadoff against Oklahoma State pitcher Ethan Lund (!6) during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State catcher Brody Briggs looks back at the dugout during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) slides safely back into third before a tag from Oklahoma State third baseman Aidan Meola (2) during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State infielder Austen Roellig (24) hits a pop up that Oklahoma State players can’t locate for an error during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) comes in to the dugout between innings during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Oklahoma State infielder Garrett Shull (5) dives for a ball after losing it in the sun against Arizona State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) swings and misses during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State Josh Butler bows his head during the national anthem during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State infielder Nu’u Contrades (6) reacts after striking out during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) reacts as he runs past first base during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Sparky the ASU mascot greets fans during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona players gather before a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) and Austen Roellig (24) celebrate scoring during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Sparky the ASU mascot taunts the Oklahoma State pitcher during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk reacts after beating the throw to first base against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk gestures for a safe call as he gets past first base against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk takes to the batters box against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) and Austen Roellig (24) celebrate scoring during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona State Dominic Smaldino (25) celebrates scoring against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk (4) laughs with his teammates during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) runs into the dugout prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston talks with his teammates prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) hits the ball into play during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State shortstop PJ Moutzouridis (10) throws out a Oklahoma State runner at first base during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon and first baseman Dominic Smaldino (R) fist bump during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State players listen to the national anthem during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State players gather for a prayer prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) runs into the dugout prior to a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) looks for a leadoff against Oklahoma State pitcher Ethan Lund (!6) during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State catcher Brody Briggs looks back at the dugout during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) slides safely back into third before a tag from Oklahoma State third baseman Aidan Meola (2) during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State infielder Austen Roellig (24) hits a pop up that Oklahoma State players can’t locate for an error during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) comes in to the dugout between innings during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Oklahoma State infielder Garrett Shull (5) dives for a ball after losing it in the sun against Arizona State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) swings and misses during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State Josh Butler bows his head during the national anthem during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State infielder Nu’u Contrades (6) reacts after striking out during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston (3) reacts as he runs past first base during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Sparky the ASU mascot greets fans during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona players gather before a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) and Austen Roellig (24) celebrate scoring during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State pitcher Cole Carlon (14) pitches against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Sparky the ASU mascot taunts the Oklahoma State pitcher during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk reacts after beating the throw to first base against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk gestures for a safe call as he gets past first base against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Matt Polk takes to the batters box against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State outfielder Dean Toigo (55) and Austen Roellig (24) celebrate scoring during a game against Oklahoma State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona State Dominic Smaldino (25) celebrates scoring against Oklahoma State during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
