WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue softball squad secured the series sweep versus Iowa with a 4-0 shutout and 2-1 comeback victory. With the wins, Purdue not only earned is second straight Big Ten series win, but improved its winning streak to five consecutive games, the Boilermakers longest winning streak in Big Ten play since 1997..
Receiving the victory in Purdue's 4-0 shutout was Kendall Klochack (4-3) while Julia Gossett (7-6) earns the victory in the final game of the series.
Purdue 4, Iowa 0
Purdue registered three runs in the second inning, scored on a pair of doubles by Moriah Polar (two RBI) and Khloe Banks.
In total, Purdue out-hit Iowa 7-5, led by Sage Scarmardo and Banks each producing two hits in the game. Meanwhile, Polar secured a team-leading two RBI and six putouts.
Madi Elish started the day in the circle, allowing no runs, striking out one batter and allowing three hits and two walks over the first 1.1 innings. Klochack entered to toss the remaining 5.2 innings, where she struck out three batters and allowed two hits.
Purdue 2, Iowa 1
After Iowa took the lead in the second inning on a walk with the bases loaded, Purdue came back to post two runs in the sixth inning for the comeback victory. Purdue scored its game-tying run as Polar scored on a passed ball. Meanwhile, the game-winner came on an RBI single by Ashlynn Campbell, scoring Banks from third.
Olivia Cainey started in the circle, pitching 5.1 innings, allowing one run, two hits and three walks. Gossett, who earned the series-opening victory last night, entered in relief. The freshman struck out three Hawkeyes and allowed three hits.
The Boilermakers were out-hit 4-5 in the outing and committed no errors.
Purdue returns to action next week with a home midweek vs. Indiana State at 5:30 p.m. ET for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. Then, Purdue will travel to Illinois for the three-game weekend series. Games will be streamed on B1G+.
Receiving the victory in Purdue's 4-0 shutout was Kendall Klochack (4-3) while Julia Gossett (7-6) earns the victory in the final game of the series.
Purdue 4, Iowa 0
Purdue registered three runs in the second inning, scored on a pair of doubles by Moriah Polar (two RBI) and Khloe Banks.
In total, Purdue out-hit Iowa 7-5, led by Sage Scarmardo and Banks each producing two hits in the game. Meanwhile, Polar secured a team-leading two RBI and six putouts.
Madi Elish started the day in the circle, allowing no runs, striking out one batter and allowing three hits and two walks over the first 1.1 innings. Klochack entered to toss the remaining 5.2 innings, where she struck out three batters and allowed two hits.
Purdue 2, Iowa 1
After Iowa took the lead in the second inning on a walk with the bases loaded, Purdue came back to post two runs in the sixth inning for the comeback victory. Purdue scored its game-tying run as Polar scored on a passed ball. Meanwhile, the game-winner came on an RBI single by Ashlynn Campbell, scoring Banks from third.
Olivia Cainey started in the circle, pitching 5.1 innings, allowing one run, two hits and three walks. Gossett, who earned the series-opening victory last night, entered in relief. The freshman struck out three Hawkeyes and allowed three hits.
The Boilermakers were out-hit 4-5 in the outing and committed no errors.
Purdue returns to action next week with a home midweek vs. Indiana State at 5:30 p.m. ET for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. Then, Purdue will travel to Illinois for the three-game weekend series. Games will be streamed on B1G+.