ASU’s team ERA in 2017 was 5.54. That was the second worst in the conference. After last season’s poor performance pitching-wise, it was probable that this season would consist of trial and error when it came to the rotation.
The Sun Devils’ opening series consisted of starts for Spencer Van Scoyoc, Eli Lingos and freshmen Boyd Vander Kooi and Brady Corrigan.
Van Scoyoc was the opening night starter. He was someone who the Devils relied on in 2017 as he posted a 3.86 ERA and started eight games.
However, Van Scoyoc’s first two starts totaled 7.