HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Six runs over the final two innings led Purdue (8-6) to a 9-4 victory over Radford (7-7) to close Day One of the Thundering Herd Invitational. Six of Purdue's nine total runs came with two outs.
Entering the sixth inning tied 3-3, a trio of doubles by the Boilermakers accounted for all five of the team's runs in the sixth, giving Purdue the go-ahead and eventual victory.
In her first start of the season, Alivia Meeks recorded a team-leading three hits on four at-bats, one run and an RBI. Meanwhile, Sage Scarmardo totaled two hits in four at-bats, accounting for two Purdue runs and a triple.
Receiving the win was relief pitcher Kendall Klochack (4-0). Starter Olivia Cainey registered a career-high four strikeouts over the first four innings.
The Boilermakers out-hit the Highlanders 11-6 in the victory, committing no errors to Radford's one.
Purdue will be back in action for a doubleheader tomorrow beginning at 11 a.m. ET vs. Butler. The game will be immediately followed by another meeting vs. Radford.
Entering the sixth inning tied 3-3, a trio of doubles by the Boilermakers accounted for all five of the team's runs in the sixth, giving Purdue the go-ahead and eventual victory.
In her first start of the season, Alivia Meeks recorded a team-leading three hits on four at-bats, one run and an RBI. Meanwhile, Sage Scarmardo totaled two hits in four at-bats, accounting for two Purdue runs and a triple.
Receiving the win was relief pitcher Kendall Klochack (4-0). Starter Olivia Cainey registered a career-high four strikeouts over the first four innings.
The Boilermakers out-hit the Highlanders 11-6 in the victory, committing no errors to Radford's one.
Purdue will be back in action for a doubleheader tomorrow beginning at 11 a.m. ET vs. Butler. The game will be immediately followed by another meeting vs. Radford.