FORT MYERS, Fla. – Doubles led to all four of Purdue's runs scored as Purdue softball (11-11) fought back from a 0-1 deficit to beat Western Michigan, 4-1. Freshman pitcher Julia Gosset picked up her fourth win of the season with the result, sealing it with a double play as she made the catch and throw to first for the final two outs.
Designated player Kate Claypool is credited with the game-winning at-bat, sending a double to right center field for the two-run go-ahead in the sixth inning. Ashlynn Campbell and pinch runner Kiersen George each scored after executing a double-steal to advance in scoring position during Calypool's at-bat. On the day, Claypool earned two walks in addition to the double.
Tyrina Jones recorded an RBI double in the top of the seventh inning, scoring Khloe Banks. Sage Scarmardo followed the at-bat with a single, which scored Jones from second.
In total, Purdue out-hit Western Michigan, 8-5. Purdue committed one error, which allowed the Broncos' lone run to be scored. Western Michigan committed one error as well.
Gossett (4-3) secured two strikeouts, including one looking during her complete-game victory. The freshman allowed three walks in 29 batters faced.
Purdue's home-opener is set for Thursday at Bittinger Stadium, as the Boilermakers open a three-game series vs. Nebraska Omaha. The Thursday through Saturday series will mark the final non-conference weekend before Big Ten play begins.
Designated player Kate Claypool is credited with the game-winning at-bat, sending a double to right center field for the two-run go-ahead in the sixth inning. Ashlynn Campbell and pinch runner Kiersen George each scored after executing a double-steal to advance in scoring position during Calypool's at-bat. On the day, Claypool earned two walks in addition to the double.
Tyrina Jones recorded an RBI double in the top of the seventh inning, scoring Khloe Banks. Sage Scarmardo followed the at-bat with a single, which scored Jones from second.
In total, Purdue out-hit Western Michigan, 8-5. Purdue committed one error, which allowed the Broncos' lone run to be scored. Western Michigan committed one error as well.
Gossett (4-3) secured two strikeouts, including one looking during her complete-game victory. The freshman allowed three walks in 29 batters faced.
Purdue's home-opener is set for Thursday at Bittinger Stadium, as the Boilermakers open a three-game series vs. Nebraska Omaha. The Thursday through Saturday series will mark the final non-conference weekend before Big Ten play begins.