HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Purdue Boilermakers (8-8) fell in a doubleheader to Butler, 5-6, in 10 innings and Radford, 5-6, on Day 2 of the Thundering Herd Invitational.
On the day, the Boilermakers totaled four doubles (three vs. Butler and one vs. Radford). Additionally, the team added a triple vs. Butler and a home run vs. Radford.
Khloe Banks led the team in both games totaling two runs in each. Versus Radford she registered two hits, including a two RBI homer to right field, which put Purdue within one of the Highlanders in the third inning. Her home run was the second of her career and first of the season.The sophomore's second run came on a wild pitch, which she dove to beat the tag out at home.
Junior Madi Elish (0-3) received the loss vs. Butler after tossing the final 1.1 innings in which Butler earned the walk-off. Meanwhile, redshirt freshman Emma Bailey (0-2) started in the circle vs. Radford and pitched the first two innings.
Eleven Boilermakers were left stranded vs. Radford compared to the opponents' five. Against Butler, the Boilermaker eight runners were left on-base to Butler's seven.
Purdue will close out the Thundering Herd Invitational tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET, when they take on host Marshall for the second time in three days.
On the day, the Boilermakers totaled four doubles (three vs. Butler and one vs. Radford). Additionally, the team added a triple vs. Butler and a home run vs. Radford.
Khloe Banks led the team in both games totaling two runs in each. Versus Radford she registered two hits, including a two RBI homer to right field, which put Purdue within one of the Highlanders in the third inning. Her home run was the second of her career and first of the season.The sophomore's second run came on a wild pitch, which she dove to beat the tag out at home.
Junior Madi Elish (0-3) received the loss vs. Butler after tossing the final 1.1 innings in which Butler earned the walk-off. Meanwhile, redshirt freshman Emma Bailey (0-2) started in the circle vs. Radford and pitched the first two innings.
Eleven Boilermakers were left stranded vs. Radford compared to the opponents' five. Against Butler, the Boilermaker eight runners were left on-base to Butler's seven.
Purdue will close out the Thundering Herd Invitational tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET, when they take on host Marshall for the second time in three days.