Sun Devil Baseball secured a 5-3 victory over UCLA in the series opener with standout pitching performances from Ben Jacobs, Matt Tieding, and Ryan Schiefer, contributing to ASU's win on the road in Los Angeles.

By the Numbers
  • Ben Jacobs pitched 5.0 innings, striking out eight and allowing two runs.
  • Jacob Tobias had three RBIs, including a crucial two-RBI hit in the second inning.
  • Kien Vu added a solo homer in the ninth inning for insurance.
State of Play
  • ASU's win marked their third save of the year for Ryan Schiefer.
  • Kien Vu led off the ninth inning with his fifth homer in the last 15 games.
What's Next

ASU will aim to secure the series against UCLA on Saturday with a scheduled first pitch at 2 p.m. AZT.

Bottom Line

Sun Devil Baseball's strong pitching performance led them to a crucial win against UCLA, setting the stage for a potential series victory in the upcoming games.