WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – With Tyrina Jones' triple in the sixth inning, Purdue softball tied its season record of 18 triples, originally set in its inaugural season (1994) and last matched in 2012. Despite the effort, Purdue (25-24, 11-10 Big Ten) fell 0-3 to Michigan State (19-30, 5-16 Big Ten) in the series opener.
The Boilermakers entered the weekend ranked 10th in the nation in triples per game (0.35), now tie Maryland for first in the Big Ten in triples (18). It is the third time in program history the Boilermakers have reached the threshold (1994, 2010 and 2012).
Despite the shutout, Purdue and Michigan State were tied 3-3 in hits. No errors were committed.
Michigan State scored in the fourth inning and held the one-run lead until the seventh inning, when the Spartans earned a walk with the bases loaded, followed by a run on a fielder's choice.
Hits were recorded by Moriah Polar (single in the third inning), Jones (triple in the sixth) and Hailey Hayes (single in the seventh). In total, five Boilermakers were left stranded, with Jones the lone Boilermaker to reach third base during the game.
Julia Gossett (9-11) received the loss, allowing one run and two hits over the first four innings of play. Jules Raymond entered in relief to close out the game, allowing two runs on one hit.
Two games remain in the regular season. Tomorrow, the Boilermakers return to take on the Spartans at 2 p.m. ET for Senior Day before the regular season finale and Bark at the Park takes place Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The games will be streamed on B1G+.
The Boilermakers entered the weekend ranked 10th in the nation in triples per game (0.35), now tie Maryland for first in the Big Ten in triples (18). It is the third time in program history the Boilermakers have reached the threshold (1994, 2010 and 2012).
Despite the shutout, Purdue and Michigan State were tied 3-3 in hits. No errors were committed.
Michigan State scored in the fourth inning and held the one-run lead until the seventh inning, when the Spartans earned a walk with the bases loaded, followed by a run on a fielder's choice.
Hits were recorded by Moriah Polar (single in the third inning), Jones (triple in the sixth) and Hailey Hayes (single in the seventh). In total, five Boilermakers were left stranded, with Jones the lone Boilermaker to reach third base during the game.
Julia Gossett (9-11) received the loss, allowing one run and two hits over the first four innings of play. Jules Raymond entered in relief to close out the game, allowing two runs on one hit.
Two games remain in the regular season. Tomorrow, the Boilermakers return to take on the Spartans at 2 p.m. ET for Senior Day before the regular season finale and Bark at the Park takes place Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The games will be streamed on B1G+.