WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Coming of a 2-1 victory yesterday, the Purdue softball team pushed No. 21 Northwestern to its limits with a nine-inning game in which Northwestern came from behind to take, 3-7. The Boilermakers, who took the lead in the second inning, came within distance of the victory, but Northwestern's two-run homer in the sixth inning tied the ballgame before four runs in the ninth sealed the game.
With the series decider, Purdue moves to 22-22 (9-8 Big Ten) record while Northwestern, the Big Ten leader, improves to 29-9 (15-2 Big Ten).
The Boilermakers scored a pair of runs in the second inning on a two RBI double by pinch hitter Jordyn Ramos for Purdue to take the 2-1 lead. The catalyst recorded the hit with two outs and marked the second time this week she produced a game-changing play, as she recorded the game-tying RBI double on a 0-2 count at Indiana on Wednesday, which Purdue went on to win.
Scoring runs for Purdue was Kyndall Bailey (second inning), Tyrina Jones (second inning) and Khloe Banks (third inning).
Starting pitcher Kendall Klochack tossed 5.1 innings, seeing three runs, five hits and two strikeouts during her time in the circle. The Boilermaker was relieved by Julia Gossett (9-10), who struck out two batters and allowed three runs on three hits over her three innings in the circle. Madi Elish closed the game for the final two outs, facing three batters.
Purdue was out-hit 5-9 in the game, left six runners stranded and committed one error.
The Boilermakers will be back for a Wednesday midweek matchup against Ball State, which is scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. ET start on B1G+. Then, Purdue will travel to Maryland for a three-game weekend series beginning Friday at 6 p.m. ET on B1G+.
With the series decider, Purdue moves to 22-22 (9-8 Big Ten) record while Northwestern, the Big Ten leader, improves to 29-9 (15-2 Big Ten).
The Boilermakers scored a pair of runs in the second inning on a two RBI double by pinch hitter Jordyn Ramos for Purdue to take the 2-1 lead. The catalyst recorded the hit with two outs and marked the second time this week she produced a game-changing play, as she recorded the game-tying RBI double on a 0-2 count at Indiana on Wednesday, which Purdue went on to win.
Scoring runs for Purdue was Kyndall Bailey (second inning), Tyrina Jones (second inning) and Khloe Banks (third inning).
Starting pitcher Kendall Klochack tossed 5.1 innings, seeing three runs, five hits and two strikeouts during her time in the circle. The Boilermaker was relieved by Julia Gossett (9-10), who struck out two batters and allowed three runs on three hits over her three innings in the circle. Madi Elish closed the game for the final two outs, facing three batters.
Purdue was out-hit 5-9 in the game, left six runners stranded and committed one error.
The Boilermakers will be back for a Wednesday midweek matchup against Ball State, which is scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. ET start on B1G+. Then, Purdue will travel to Maryland for a three-game weekend series beginning Friday at 6 p.m. ET on B1G+.