WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Despite Purdue's best efforts, which included a run in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Boilermakers fell, 1-5 vs. Wisconsin on Easter Sunday.
Although Wisconsin took an early lead, with the game-winner coming in the second inning, the Boilermakers continued to battle, posting six hits and leaving nine runners stranded.
Right fielder Kyndall Bailey recorded Purdue's run in the seventh inning on a deep shot to center field by Alexa Echazarreta, which resulted in an RBI double.
Jade Moy led the effort with two hits, while Tyrina Jones, Bailey and Echazarreta each added one.
Relief pitcher Madi Elish recorded five strikeouts, including two over her final three batters faced. The effort marked the most strikeouts during conference action and the second-highest count of the season for the sophomore.
Relief pitchers Verni and Elish came in clutch as they got the Boilermakers out of a jam in the second and third innings, respectively when with the bases loaded, tossed strikeouts to close the frame. In total, the Boilermakers' defensive efforts forced 11 Badgers to be stranded in the game.
Verni received loss after her 1.1 innings in the circle in which two runs on two hits were allowed.
Purdue continues it homestand this week with a Wednesday matchup vs. SIUE before hosting Michigan Friday through Sunday. All games will be streamed on B1G+.
Although Wisconsin took an early lead, with the game-winner coming in the second inning, the Boilermakers continued to battle, posting six hits and leaving nine runners stranded.
Right fielder Kyndall Bailey recorded Purdue's run in the seventh inning on a deep shot to center field by Alexa Echazarreta, which resulted in an RBI double.
Jade Moy led the effort with two hits, while Tyrina Jones, Bailey and Echazarreta each added one.
Relief pitcher Madi Elish recorded five strikeouts, including two over her final three batters faced. The effort marked the most strikeouts during conference action and the second-highest count of the season for the sophomore.
Relief pitchers Verni and Elish came in clutch as they got the Boilermakers out of a jam in the second and third innings, respectively when with the bases loaded, tossed strikeouts to close the frame. In total, the Boilermakers' defensive efforts forced 11 Badgers to be stranded in the game.
Verni received loss after her 1.1 innings in the circle in which two runs on two hits were allowed.
Purdue continues it homestand this week with a Wednesday matchup vs. SIUE before hosting Michigan Friday through Sunday. All games will be streamed on B1G+.