ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It was a frigid, windy day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for Purdue's Big Ten season-opener, which ended with a 0-7 shutout for Michigan to take the series opener.
The Boilermakers (12-15) recorded three hits in the outing. Sage Scarmardo notched a double to center field, secured thanks to a diving effort to beat out the tag. Tyrina Jones registered Purdue's second hit in the sixth inning on a shot through the left side and Moriah Polar followed in the seventh inning with a rip through the right side.
With Scarmardo's double, the sophomore increased her hitting streak to 15 consecutive games.
In total, Purdue was out-hit 3-11 in the Boilermakers' first game in Ann Arbor in eight years (last away game came in 2018).
Purdue loaded the bases in the sixth inning, but strong pitching led to three straight strikeouts to keep the Boilermakers off the board. In total, 11 Boilermakers were left stranded compared to the Wolverines' nine.
Junior starting pitcher Madi Elish received the loss after starting the game and re-entering in the fifth inning to close the game. In total, Elish pitched five innings, allowing four runs on six hits with two walks and one strikeout.
Purdue returns to Alumni Field tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for Game 2 at Michigan. The Boilermakers and Wolverines close the series out Monday at 4 p.m. ET. All games will be streamed on B1G+.
The Boilermakers (12-15) recorded three hits in the outing. Sage Scarmardo notched a double to center field, secured thanks to a diving effort to beat out the tag. Tyrina Jones registered Purdue's second hit in the sixth inning on a shot through the left side and Moriah Polar followed in the seventh inning with a rip through the right side.
With Scarmardo's double, the sophomore increased her hitting streak to 15 consecutive games.
In total, Purdue was out-hit 3-11 in the Boilermakers' first game in Ann Arbor in eight years (last away game came in 2018).
Purdue loaded the bases in the sixth inning, but strong pitching led to three straight strikeouts to keep the Boilermakers off the board. In total, 11 Boilermakers were left stranded compared to the Wolverines' nine.
Junior starting pitcher Madi Elish received the loss after starting the game and re-entering in the fifth inning to close the game. In total, Elish pitched five innings, allowing four runs on six hits with two walks and one strikeout.
Purdue returns to Alumni Field tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for Game 2 at Michigan. The Boilermakers and Wolverines close the series out Monday at 4 p.m. ET. All games will be streamed on B1G+.