ORLANDO, Fla. – The Purdue Boilermakers extend their winning streak after defeating the Bradley Braves, 6-1, in a complete-game performance and first appearance of the season by pitcher Alexa Pinaraski. With the result, Purdue advances to an 8-3 record, powered by six wins in the last seven games.
Alexa Pinarski's complete-game season debut on the mound collected her a win, one strikeout, and only allowing one run in the effort.
Olivia McFadden had herself a day, posting a career-high three RBI in the outing.
The Boilermakers produced eight hits, including a two RBI double by McFadden and an RBI double by Tyrina Jones. Purdue's six runs are credited to Alivia Meeks, Khloe Banks, Jones, Kyndall Bailey, and two by Kiara Dillon.
Purdue took the lead with two runs in the third inning, with freshman Banks stealing home, followed by Dillon's second run on the next at-bat. Purdue came back for more in the fourth inning with a double from Olivia McFadden collecting an additional two runs for the Boilermakers. A double from Jones in the fifth inning earned an RBI as Dillon scored her second run of the day.
As the Boilermakers offense continued to tally runs, their strong defense held the Braves to one run with a perfect 1.000 fielding %.
Purdue will face ranked host No. 23/25 UCF this evening at 7 p.m. ET and will finish the Knights Classic tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET with a matchup against
Alexa Pinarski's complete-game season debut on the mound collected her a win, one strikeout, and only allowing one run in the effort.
Olivia McFadden had herself a day, posting a career-high three RBI in the outing.
The Boilermakers produced eight hits, including a two RBI double by McFadden and an RBI double by Tyrina Jones. Purdue's six runs are credited to Alivia Meeks, Khloe Banks, Jones, Kyndall Bailey, and two by Kiara Dillon.
Purdue took the lead with two runs in the third inning, with freshman Banks stealing home, followed by Dillon's second run on the next at-bat. Purdue came back for more in the fourth inning with a double from Olivia McFadden collecting an additional two runs for the Boilermakers. A double from Jones in the fifth inning earned an RBI as Dillon scored her second run of the day.
As the Boilermakers offense continued to tally runs, their strong defense held the Braves to one run with a perfect 1.000 fielding %.
Purdue will face ranked host No. 23/25 UCF this evening at 7 p.m. ET and will finish the Knights Classic tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET with a matchup against