FORT MYERS, Fla. – Home runs burned the Boilermakers as the team fell, 1-9 in six innings to the Pitt Panthers in Day 2 of the FGCU Spring Break Classic. It was the first run-rule of the season for Purdue.
The Boilermakers' effort was highlighted by an RBI triple by freshman Moriah Polar, scoring senior outfielder Kiara Dillon in the fifth inning. Dillon, who walked to first, stole second during Polar's at-bat to be put in scoring position. The hit was Polar's first career triple.
All nine Panther runs came on homers, including a grand slam in the first inning, which proved to be the game-winner.
Receiving the loss is starting pitcher Jules Raymond (1-1). The freshman walked three batters and allowed no hits before relief pitcher Kendall Klochack entered in the first inning. Klochack closed the remaining five frames, striking out four batters and walking none during the outing.
Tomorrow, Purdue closes out the tournament against Western Michigan at 10 a.m. ET. Fans can follow along via live stats on purduestats.com.
The Boilermakers' effort was highlighted by an RBI triple by freshman Moriah Polar, scoring senior outfielder Kiara Dillon in the fifth inning. Dillon, who walked to first, stole second during Polar's at-bat to be put in scoring position. The hit was Polar's first career triple.
All nine Panther runs came on homers, including a grand slam in the first inning, which proved to be the game-winner.
Receiving the loss is starting pitcher Jules Raymond (1-1). The freshman walked three batters and allowed no hits before relief pitcher Kendall Klochack entered in the first inning. Klochack closed the remaining five frames, striking out four batters and walking none during the outing.
Tomorrow, Purdue closes out the tournament against Western Michigan at 10 a.m. ET. Fans can follow along via live stats on purduestats.com.