PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Purdue softball team secured its first win of the Big Ten season with a sixth-inning come-from-behind victory to take the series opener at Rutgers, 3-2. The game was secured on a double play for the final two outs of the game.
Purdue moves to 16-18 (1-5 Big Ten) on the season while snapping a nine-game winning streak for Rutgers, as the Scarlet Knights fall to 26-11 (3-1 Big Ten).
Down by two runs, the Boilermakers took the lead in the sixth inning after a three-run effort, which saw the bases loaded, three walks and three hits. A pair of back-to-back RBI singles by Becca Edwards and Jordyn Ramos led to Khloe Banks and Kyndall Bailey scoring, respectively. Then, with the bases loaded, Jade Moy secured a walk to bring home Alivia Meeks.
Relief pitcher Madi Elish earned the win, moving to 5-1 on the season after closing out the final 2.1 innings of play. Elish entered game for freshman righty Julianna Verni, who not only recorded her first collegiate start, but registered five strikeouts during her time in the circle. Moreover, the Boilermaker allowed just one hit and one walk through the first four innings.
Purdue and Rutgers were evenly matched with five hits apiece. The Boilermakers committed one error.
SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to rain, Saturday's Game 2 will be moved up to a 1 p.m. ET start and will be streamed on B1G+.
Purdue moves to 16-18 (1-5 Big Ten) on the season while snapping a nine-game winning streak for Rutgers, as the Scarlet Knights fall to 26-11 (3-1 Big Ten).
Down by two runs, the Boilermakers took the lead in the sixth inning after a three-run effort, which saw the bases loaded, three walks and three hits. A pair of back-to-back RBI singles by Becca Edwards and Jordyn Ramos led to Khloe Banks and Kyndall Bailey scoring, respectively. Then, with the bases loaded, Jade Moy secured a walk to bring home Alivia Meeks.
Relief pitcher Madi Elish earned the win, moving to 5-1 on the season after closing out the final 2.1 innings of play. Elish entered game for freshman righty Julianna Verni, who not only recorded her first collegiate start, but registered five strikeouts during her time in the circle. Moreover, the Boilermaker allowed just one hit and one walk through the first four innings.
Purdue and Rutgers were evenly matched with five hits apiece. The Boilermakers committed one error.
SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to rain, Saturday's Game 2 will be moved up to a 1 p.m. ET start and will be streamed on B1G+.