WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue looks to extend its four-game win streak in a five-game homestand at Bittinger Stadium this week.
The Boilers will welcome UIC and IU Indy for a non-traditional doubleheader on Tuesday night, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:00 P.M. To follow, in-conference opponent Northwestern will head to West Lafayette for a three-game series this weekend to close out the home season for Purdue.
After being swept by Indiana in Bloomington, the Boilers have gone on a four-game win streak. Purdue picked up wins at Miami Ohio, and a series sweep at Rutgers last week. This was the second sweep of a conference opponent this season for Purdue, with the last coming in March against Ohio State. This is the first time Purdue has swept two conference opponents since 2017.
Anna Moore has already had one of the most decorated seasons for a freshman in program history and looks to continue breaking records in a black and gold uniform. On top of her Purdue freshman record 11 home runs, Moore is batting .395 and has a team-high 51 RBIs this season. One more home run would tie her for third overall in program history for home runs in a single season.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
UIC comes into the matchup with a 19-25-1 overall record and 8-14 record in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Flames are coming off a loss to DePaul after winning two in a row.
UIC’s offense is hitting .300 as a team with 338 hits, including 26 home runs. Sam Tourtillot highlights the Flames’ offense, hitting .380 with 49 hits, six home runs, and a team-high 37 runs.
IU Indy comes into the matchup with a 7-33 overall record and 4-8 record in the Horizon League Conference. The Jaguars are coming off a 10-6 victory over Robert Morris this past weekend.
The IU Indy offense is hitting .279 as a team with 24 home runs this season. Paige McPhearson leads the way for the Jaguars, posting team highs of .366 batting average, 28 runs, and six home runs.
Northwestern comes in the series with a 23-19 overall record and 11-7 record in Big Ten play. The Wildcats are coming off two conference sweeps of Penn State and Michigan State. They will travel to Northern Illinois for a midweek matchup before making the short drive to West Lafayette.
Emma Raye leads the Wildcat offense with a .412 batting average and team-highs of 49 hits and 50 RBIs. Raye has also posted 12 home runs this season. The team is batting .302 and has 48 home runs this season.
SERIES HISTORY
Purdue and UIC already faced one another this season at the UNLV Leadoff Classic. The Boilers and Flames split the series in early February. The only other time the teams have played each other was in the 2024 season, where Purdue got the best of UIC in a 2-0 victory.
IU Indy has been a common opponent for Purdue with the trip for both is an easy trip down I-65. Purdue has dominated the series with a 22-1 overall record and a perfect 12-0 record at home. The last victory game for Purdue last season at Bittinger Stadium, winning 3-0.
Purdue and Northwestern are very familiar with one another in both program’s histories. The conference rivals have an overall record of 21-46, favoring the Wildcats. The Boilers hold a home record of 12-18 against Northwestern.
The most recent win against the Wildcats came in the Big Ten Tournament last year at Bittinger Stadium in a 4-2 thriller. The first ever meeting between the teams came in the 1995 season with a 2-1 victory in Evanston for the Boilers.
PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Apr. 21 vs. UIC - Midweek Matchup | Softball Safari | Petting Zoo
Apr. 21 vs. IU Indy - Midweek Matchup | “Boilermoji” Night | Poster Giveaway
Apr. 24 vs. Northwestern - Michael Jackson Night | MJ Inspired Poster Giveaway
Apr. 25 vs. Northwestern - Senior Day | Senior Trading Cards | Bark at the Park
Apr. 26 vs. Northwestern - Free Pretzels for First 100 Fans | Rope Hat Giveaway
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