HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Despite the Boilermakers' 4-1 lead to start the game, Purdue softball fell 4-7 at Marshall to open the Thundering Herd Invitational. With the result, Purdue moves to 7-6 record while Marshall moves to 9-7.
The Boilermakers scored their runs early, posting two each in the first and third innings, before six runners were left stranded over its remaining frames. The comeback effort included loading the bases in the fifth inning, and leaving two in scoring position in the sixth. Meanwhile, Purdue's two runs were the most scored in the first inning this season.
Three Boilermakers recorded two hits: Moriah Polar, Tyrina Jones and Sage Scarmardo, which included a double by Jones. Catcher Hailey Hayes led the team with two RBI.
Purdue was out-hit 7-11 in the game and committed two errors, both of which led to runs.
Freshman Julia Gossett (3-2) received the loss after tossing the first 3.2 innings. The pitcher tossed one strikeout and allowed one walk and six hits. Kendall Klochack entered in relief to close the game, striking out two batters, allowing no walks and five hits.
The Boilermakers will return to action at approximately 4 p.m. ET vs. Radford. Purdue will have the opportunity to even the score vs. Marshall on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
The Boilermakers scored their runs early, posting two each in the first and third innings, before six runners were left stranded over its remaining frames. The comeback effort included loading the bases in the fifth inning, and leaving two in scoring position in the sixth. Meanwhile, Purdue's two runs were the most scored in the first inning this season.
Three Boilermakers recorded two hits: Moriah Polar, Tyrina Jones and Sage Scarmardo, which included a double by Jones. Catcher Hailey Hayes led the team with two RBI.
Purdue was out-hit 7-11 in the game and committed two errors, both of which led to runs.
Freshman Julia Gossett (3-2) received the loss after tossing the first 3.2 innings. The pitcher tossed one strikeout and allowed one walk and six hits. Kendall Klochack entered in relief to close the game, striking out two batters, allowing no walks and five hits.
The Boilermakers will return to action at approximately 4 p.m. ET vs. Radford. Purdue will have the opportunity to even the score vs. Marshall on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.