D-backs host ASU in first spring training game

Mar 4, 2015, 2:07 AM | Updated: 2:08 am

BY ZACHARY HOLLAND/CRONKITE NEWS

Arizona Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks welcomed Arizona State University to Salt River Fields Tuesday. Led by former Sun Devil Tuffy Gosewisch, the D-backs shut out the Sun Devils 4-0.

Zachary Holland is a senior majoring in journalism at Arizona State University. This story is part of a partnership between Arizona Sports 98.7 and Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Smiling before Tuesday's exhibition, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross dons a special patch honoring Arizona native Kayla Mueller, which will be on all D-backs jerseys during spring training. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Andrew Chafin unleashes a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition game against Arizona State. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Reacting to a play, Arizona State infielder Ryan Lillard looks for the ball at first base. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Arizona State starter Ryan Hingst looks to hold his own against a professional lineup in the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Arizona Diamondbacks fans get their first look at Cuban slugger and offseason signee Yasmany Tomas. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Even in an exhibition game it all comes down to winning. Just ask Arizona State catcher Brian Serven. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting catcher and former Arizona State player Tuffy Gosewisch looks to get his team ready before the start of a game against his alma mater. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Arizona Diamondbacks first base coach Dave McKay congratulates Paul Goldschmidt on an early inning single against Arizona State. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

Arizona State's Colby Woodmansee (left) and Jordan Aboites warm up before their exhibition game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Photo: Zachary Holland/Cronkite News)

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