ASU Crushes LMU With 29-Run Outburst

Sun Devils score most runs in a single game in over 20 years

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Arizona State University baseball team erupted for 29 runs in a dominant sweep over Loyola Marymount University, the most runs scored by the Sun Devils in a single game in over two decades. ASU pounded out 23 hits, including 10 for extra bases, with six different players hitting home runs in the offensive onslaught.

Why it matters

This offensive explosion comes at a crucial time for ASU, as the team looks to regain momentum after a recent four-game losing streak against tough SEC competition. The Sun Devils' ability to respond with such a dominant performance shows the depth and firepower of their lineup, which will be important as they head into conference play.

The details

ASU jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, scoring 17 runs in the first four innings to put the game out of reach. Sophomore infielder Beckett Zavorek and graduate outfielder Dean Toigo hit back-to-back home runs in the first, and sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston blasted a grand slam in the fourth. Junior outfielder Dominic Longo also homered for his sixth of the season. In total, 15 different ASU hitters recorded at least one hit in the game.

  • ASU scored 17 runs in the first four innings on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • The Sun Devils' 29 runs scored were the most in a single game for the program in 21 years, dating back to 2005.

The players

Arizona State University (ASU)

The baseball team from Arizona State University, a Division I program that competes in the Pac-12 Conference.

Loyola Marymount University (LMU)

The baseball team from Loyola Marymount University, a Division I program that competes in the West Coast Conference.

Dean Toigo

A graduate outfielder for the Arizona State University baseball team.

Beckett Zavorek

A sophomore infielder for the Arizona State University baseball team.

Landon Hairston

A sophomore outfielder for the Arizona State University baseball team.

Dominic Longo

A junior outfielder for the Arizona State University baseball team.

Coen Niclai

A sophomore catcher for the Arizona State University baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“We just go out and play. There's been plenty of times where we're trying to scratch runs across, and this is one of those days where we had a pretty good approach going into it and stuck with it, not suggesting we're going to put up 29 runs every day, but good things happen when you stick with an approach.”

— Willie Bloomquist, Head Coach (on3.com)

“That's just baseball, it's not going to be scoring 30 runs. So I wouldn't say get used to seeing us score 30 runs, because it's pretty tough to do. I think we could definitely hit, but we're just trying to go up there and put up good at-bats every time.”

— Beckett Zavorek, Sophomore Infielder (on3.com)

What’s next

ASU will look to carry this offensive momentum into their next game against in-state rival Arizona on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, before beginning conference play.

The takeaway

Arizona State's offensive explosion, with 29 runs scored and 10 extra-base hits, showcases the depth and power of their lineup. While it may be unrealistic to expect this level of production every game, the Sun Devils have proven they can overwhelm opponents when their bats get hot, an important asset as they enter the heart of their season.