WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Boilermaker softball team split their doubleheader vs. Indiana State in the season's home-opener at Bittinger Stadium, ending the day with a 9-2 victory, backed a grand slam by Alex Echazarreta to seal the win. The victory comes on the heels of a 2-6 loss to the Sycamores earlier in the day.
With the result, Purdue moves to 4-4 over its last eight games and a 15-13 record heading into Big Ten play.
GAME TWO: Purdue 9, Indiana State 2
Three Boilermakers notched homers in the game, including a grand slam by Alex Echazarreta, a home run by Tyrina Jones and a 2-run dinger by Jade Moy. Echazarreta's fourth-inning grand slam was the first of the season and served as the game-winner.
In the circle, Madi Elish secured the team win after a complete game performance, which included a strikeout to end the game. The sophomore allowed five hits and no walks in the matchup.
Leadoff Jordyn Ramos led the game with two runs while Echazarreta secured a team-leading three hits and four RBI.
Purdue's nine runs in the game mark the second-most in a single outing this season (most: 12 vs. Syracuse, 2/17/23). Meanwhile, the team's three homers are the most in a single game this year.
GAME ONE: Purdue 2, Indiana State 6
The Boilermakers opened the day with a 2-6 loss against the Sycamores. After Indiana State took a 4-0 lead after the first 3.5 innings, the Boilermakers fought back with two runs of their own, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Freshman pinch hitter Bella Bacon secured her first career RBI in the fourth inning when she singled, sending Echazarreta home from second base.
Echazarreta scored from second base on a single by pinch hitter Bella Bacon in the fourth inning to cut Indiana State's lead, 1-4. Then in the sixth inning, Kyndall Bailey recorded Purdue's second run of the day after advancing home on an error by the Sycamore catcher.
The Boilermakers were out-hit 6-10 in the game.
Although senior Mo Wimpee started the game, tossing 3.1 innings with three hits, one run and five strikeouts allowed, relief pitcher Echazarreta is tagged the loss, moving to 5-8 on the season.
Purdue will begin Big Ten play this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Boilermakers will take on the Huskers in a trio of games, slated for Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET, Saturday at 2 p.m. ET and Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. All three games will be streamed on B1G+.
Purdue's next home game will be next Wednesday, March 29 with a doubleheader vs. Indiana beginning at 3 p.m. ET. The games will be aired live on Big Ten Network. Admission to all Purdue softball home games are free.
With the result, Purdue moves to 4-4 over its last eight games and a 15-13 record heading into Big Ten play.
GAME TWO: Purdue 9, Indiana State 2
Three Boilermakers notched homers in the game, including a grand slam by Alex Echazarreta, a home run by Tyrina Jones and a 2-run dinger by Jade Moy. Echazarreta's fourth-inning grand slam was the first of the season and served as the game-winner.
In the circle, Madi Elish secured the team win after a complete game performance, which included a strikeout to end the game. The sophomore allowed five hits and no walks in the matchup.
Leadoff Jordyn Ramos led the game with two runs while Echazarreta secured a team-leading three hits and four RBI.
Purdue's nine runs in the game mark the second-most in a single outing this season (most: 12 vs. Syracuse, 2/17/23). Meanwhile, the team's three homers are the most in a single game this year.
GAME ONE: Purdue 2, Indiana State 6
The Boilermakers opened the day with a 2-6 loss against the Sycamores. After Indiana State took a 4-0 lead after the first 3.5 innings, the Boilermakers fought back with two runs of their own, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Freshman pinch hitter Bella Bacon secured her first career RBI in the fourth inning when she singled, sending Echazarreta home from second base.
Echazarreta scored from second base on a single by pinch hitter Bella Bacon in the fourth inning to cut Indiana State's lead, 1-4. Then in the sixth inning, Kyndall Bailey recorded Purdue's second run of the day after advancing home on an error by the Sycamore catcher.
The Boilermakers were out-hit 6-10 in the game.
Although senior Mo Wimpee started the game, tossing 3.1 innings with three hits, one run and five strikeouts allowed, relief pitcher Echazarreta is tagged the loss, moving to 5-8 on the season.
Purdue will begin Big Ten play this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Boilermakers will take on the Huskers in a trio of games, slated for Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET, Saturday at 2 p.m. ET and Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. All three games will be streamed on B1G+.
Purdue's next home game will be next Wednesday, March 29 with a doubleheader vs. Indiana beginning at 3 p.m. ET. The games will be aired live on Big Ten Network. Admission to all Purdue softball home games are free.