TAMPA, Fla. - A walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh secured Purdue's eighth victory in the last nine games with a 6-5 decision against Canisius. With the result, Purrdue softball improves to 16-14 on the season.
Rylee Platusic scored the game-winning run to round out a career-high three runs in the game, while designated player Alex Echazarreta notched the RBI double.
Meanwhile, Brenna Smith started in the circle, pitching 5.2 innings of work and tossing a career-high five strikeouts. Alexa Pinarski (3-6) came in relief for the final 1.1 innings to strike out three batters and secure the Purdue victory.
In the game, Purdue recorded three triples, tying a season-best, and four doubles.
Purdue has one more game remaining for the day vs. St. Thomas (Mn.) which is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Rylee Platusic scored the game-winning run to round out a career-high three runs in the game, while designated player Alex Echazarreta notched the RBI double.
Meanwhile, Brenna Smith started in the circle, pitching 5.2 innings of work and tossing a career-high five strikeouts. Alexa Pinarski (3-6) came in relief for the final 1.1 innings to strike out three batters and secure the Purdue victory.
In the game, Purdue recorded three triples, tying a season-best, and four doubles.
Purdue has one more game remaining for the day vs. St. Thomas (Mn.) which is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET.