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UCI defeats ASU in Los Angeles Regional

UC Irvine beat Arizona State 11-6, eliminating the Sun Devils from the NCAA Los Angeles Regional with five home runs and a decisive fourth‑inning surge.

UCI defeats ASU in Los Angeles Regional

Key points

  • UC Irvine won 11-6, advancing in the Los Angeles Regional.
  • Five home runs powered the win, including shots by Alonso Reyes and Chase Call.
  • ASU’s first NCAA appearance under coach Willie Bloomquist ended with a 35-22 season record.
  • ASU highlighted a late surge with home runs from Brandon Compton and Beckett Zavorek.
  • Senior shortstop Matt King and pitcher Ben Jacob were standout performers for ASU.

UC Irvine baseball powered past Arizona State University, eliminating the Sun Devils from the NCAA Los Angeles Regional with an 11-6 victory on Sunday. The Anteaters’ explosive offense featured five home runs, including key shots from Alonso Reyes and Chase Call, which broke open the game in the fourth inning and set the tone for the rest of the matchup.

ASU, making its first NCAA tournament appearance under coach Willie Bloomquist, fought back with a late surge—highlighted by home runs and timely doubles from Brandon Compton and Beckett Zavorek—but couldn’t overcome UC Irvine’s relentless bats The Sun Devils finished their season 35-22, their best record since 2021, and left Los Angeles with optimism for the future thanks to standout performances from senior shortstop Matt King and junior pitcher Ben Jacob.

UC Irvine advances in the NCAA tournament, while ASU looks to build on a memorable season and a returning core of talent.

Your questions, answered

How did UC Irvine win against Arizona State in the Los Angeles Regional?

UC Irvine won 11-6, with five home runs and a strong fourth‑inning offensive burst.

What was Arizona State’s record after the loss to UC Irvine?

Arizona State finished the season 35-22, their best record since 2021.

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