CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Boilermakers recorded its second shutout of the day as Purdue downed North Carolina, 4-0, thanks to a late-game push.
After earning the win for Purdue in the first game of the day in complete-game fashion, relief pitcher Alex Echazarreta secured the Boilermaker victory at UNC. With the win, the Reston, Virginia, native improves to a 3-5 record on the season while Purdue wins its 10th game of the year (10-6).
Up 1-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Echazaretta got the Boilermakers out of a jam when, with the bases loaded with two outs on the board, forced a Tar Heel to swing for the pitcher's first strikeout of the game. Echazarreta went on to toss three key strikeouts in her 2.2 innings pitched to close the game, allowing just one hit during her time in the circle.
Tyrina Jones had a hand in all four Purdue runs, crossing home in the sixth inning for the eventual-game winner before recording a three-run homer in the top of the seventh as insurance runs. The sophomore produced a home run earlier in the day as well vs. James Madison and ends the day with five home runs on the year. Jones recorded a .429 batting average in the game.
Meanwhile, third baseman Olivia McFadden earned an RBI single to score Jones in the sixth.
Purdue's outfield was stellar, including a throw from center fielder Kiara Dillon to catcher Anna Lonchar for an out at home to end North Carolina's chance in the fifth inning. Meanwhile, right fielder Kyndall Bailey had a day, making two catches, including one in diving fashion early on.
It is the second time this season Purdue has posted a pair of shutouts in a single day.
Purdue will return to Anderson Stadium tomorrow to close out the Carolina Classic vs. James Madison at 11 a.m. ET.
After earning the win for Purdue in the first game of the day in complete-game fashion, relief pitcher Alex Echazarreta secured the Boilermaker victory at UNC. With the win, the Reston, Virginia, native improves to a 3-5 record on the season while Purdue wins its 10th game of the year (10-6).
Up 1-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Echazaretta got the Boilermakers out of a jam when, with the bases loaded with two outs on the board, forced a Tar Heel to swing for the pitcher's first strikeout of the game. Echazarreta went on to toss three key strikeouts in her 2.2 innings pitched to close the game, allowing just one hit during her time in the circle.
Tyrina Jones had a hand in all four Purdue runs, crossing home in the sixth inning for the eventual-game winner before recording a three-run homer in the top of the seventh as insurance runs. The sophomore produced a home run earlier in the day as well vs. James Madison and ends the day with five home runs on the year. Jones recorded a .429 batting average in the game.
Meanwhile, third baseman Olivia McFadden earned an RBI single to score Jones in the sixth.
Purdue's outfield was stellar, including a throw from center fielder Kiara Dillon to catcher Anna Lonchar for an out at home to end North Carolina's chance in the fifth inning. Meanwhile, right fielder Kyndall Bailey had a day, making two catches, including one in diving fashion early on.
It is the second time this season Purdue has posted a pair of shutouts in a single day.
Purdue will return to Anderson Stadium tomorrow to close out the Carolina Classic vs. James Madison at 11 a.m. ET.