Torkelson Breaks Bonds' Record in Extra-Inning Loss at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. – Spencer Torkelson broke a 35-year-old record held by Barry Bonds, but Sun Devil Baseball came up on the wrong end of a 8-7 walk-off loss in extra innings on Thursday night against Washington State in Pullman, Wash.

Torkelson surpassed Bonds' long-standing freshman record with his 12th home run of the season, breaking the MLB home run king's 1983 ASU frosh record of 11 just 25 games into the season. Torkelson is now tied for second in the country in home runs and leads all freshman.

Dellan Raish was exceptional in relief for the Sun Devils, retiring all 12 batters he faced and striking out seven of those in a career high 4.0 innings pitched. After a rough start from starter…