**Chase Call Powers UC Irvine to Victory with 2 Home Runs Against Arizona State: A Tale of Bats, Brawn, and Bizarre Rituals**
In a stunning display of athletic prowess that left fans questioning their life choices, UC Irvine’s Chase Call launched two home runs against Arizona State, leading the Anteaters to a 12-3 victory. The game, which was more thrilling than a cat video marathon, saw Call channeling the spirit of Babe Ruth, or at least a very enthusiastic raccoon, as he sent balls soaring into the stratosphere.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said UC Irvine coach Bob “The Bat Whisperer” Johnson. “Chase told me he had a secret weapon: a lucky pair of socks that he hasn’t washed since high school. I thought he was joking until I saw them. They were practically alive!”
Witnesses reported that Call’s first home run was so powerful it knocked a hot dog out of the hands of a nearby fan, who later claimed it was the best thing to happen to him since he discovered avocado toast. “I was just trying to enjoy my game day snack when suddenly I was showered in mustard and glory,” said local fan and self-proclaimed hot dog connoisseur, Larry “The Reluctant” Thompson.
As if two home runs weren’t enough, Call also performed an impromptu interpretive dance after his second round-tripper, which some fans described as “a mix between the Macarena and a seizure.” “I thought he was trying to summon the baseball gods,” said ASU pitcher Tim “The Tornado” Thompson, who was clearly not amused. “I was just trying to focus on my next pitch, and then there he was, flailing around like a fish out of water.”
In a post-game interview, Call attributed his success to a rigorous training regimen that includes eating an entire pizza before every game and practicing his swing while riding a unicycle. “It’s all about balance,” he said, while balancing a slice of pepperoni on his head. “And also, I think the pizza gives me superpowers. I’m basically a superhero now.”
As the Anteaters celebrated their victory, fans were left wondering if Chase Call would be the next big thing in baseball or just a quirky footnote in the annals of sports history. One thing is for sure: if you see him in the stands, you might want to keep your hot dogs close and your socks even closer.
