The table was set for No. 22 Arizona State (32-11, 13-9 Pac-12) to take a Friday night victory against the No. 1 team in the nation.
After a leadoff walk to start the ninth inning, the Sun Devils had the tying run at first and the winning run standing at home plate. The makings of an upset seemed to be in place. However, sophomore closer Holden Powell had a different idea for the Bruins.
He slammed the door with three consecutive punch outs to close Friday’s contest. UCLA (36-7, 15-4 Pac-12) came away with a 3-2 victory.