Hurdsman, BYU Rout Arizona State in Big 12 Slugfest

PROVO, Utah (Interstat) — Bryker Hurdsman went 4 for 4 with a home run and five RBIs as BYU pounded out 18 hits to overwhelm Arizona State 19-9 in a seven-inning Big 12 game shortened by the run rule Thursday at Larry H. Miller Field.

The Cougars (20-16) erased an early deficit with a six-run third inning and sealed it with a four-run fifth, highlighted by Hurdsman’s three-run homer. Tu’alau Wolfgramm also homered and drove in three for BYU.

Matthew Polk was 4 for 4 with a homer and three RBIs for the Sun Devils (26-13), who tallied 13 hits but could not keep pace. Arizona State starter Nick Anello allowed no hits over one inning of relief.

The game concluded after the top of the seventh under the conference’s 10-run rule. Wayland Crane earned the win for BYU.