COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a game of home runs, the Purdue Boilermakers (21-24, 4-11 Big Ten) took down Ohio State (28-15, 8-7 Big Ten) 6-3 at Buckeye Field. The victory was notched in thanks to infielder Olivia McFadden's grand slam in the fifth inning.
Purdue responded to Ohio State's third inning three-run homer with six unanswered runs.
In the fourth inning, Alex Echazarreta notched a two RBI shot past the left field wall, scoring Tyrina Jones on the play. The homer was the seventh of the season and the second consecutive game for the fifth year to hit one out of the park.
Olivia McFadden followed it up in the fifth inning with her first career grand slam, including the second homer of the season. Not only did the Boilermakers load the bases after Outs one and two were recorded, the sophomore registered the eventual game-winner with two strikes on the board.
Purdue was out-hit 4-9 in the outing. In addition to going errorless, the Boilermakers made multiple catches, including an SC-Top 10-worthy catch by center fielder Kiara Dillon in the fifth.
Echazarreta recorded the complete game victory, improving her record to 7-11 on the year.
Game 2 of the series is set for 2 p.m. ET tomorrow at Ohio State, followed by the series finale Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Both games will be streamed on B1G+.
Purdue responded to Ohio State's third inning three-run homer with six unanswered runs.
In the fourth inning, Alex Echazarreta notched a two RBI shot past the left field wall, scoring Tyrina Jones on the play. The homer was the seventh of the season and the second consecutive game for the fifth year to hit one out of the park.
Olivia McFadden followed it up in the fifth inning with her first career grand slam, including the second homer of the season. Not only did the Boilermakers load the bases after Outs one and two were recorded, the sophomore registered the eventual game-winner with two strikes on the board.
Purdue was out-hit 4-9 in the outing. In addition to going errorless, the Boilermakers made multiple catches, including an SC-Top 10-worthy catch by center fielder Kiara Dillon in the fifth.
Echazarreta recorded the complete game victory, improving her record to 7-11 on the year.
Game 2 of the series is set for 2 p.m. ET tomorrow at Ohio State, followed by the series finale Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Both games will be streamed on B1G+.