HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Purdue softball squad came back with a vengeance for the final day of the Thundering Herd Invitational, taking down host Marshall, 10-3. The victory marked the second of the weekend and ninth overall for head coach Magali Frezzotti and the Boilermakers (9-8).
Purdue nearly had its first run-rule victory after taking a 9-1 lead in the sixth inning, but two Marshall runs in the bottom of the frame staved off the mercy rule.
The Boilermakers produced one of their most balanced outings, with runs in five of the seven innings. Moreover, Purdue's 11 hits marked the fourth double-digit effort of the season, including the second of the weekend. Two doubles by Alivia Meeks and Moriah Polar were recorded in the outing.
Meeks, who made her first start of the season on Friday, ended the weekend with nine hits, including four doubles and two RBI to pace the team.
Junior Madi Elish earned her first win of the season (1-3) with the complete-game victory, allowing two hits over the first three innings. She allowed four walks and fed the infield 12 times.
Khloe Banks and Sage Scarmardo led the day with three runs each, tying the Purdue season-high. Meanwhile, Meek registered a .471 batting average to lead the team.
Aggressive offense by the Boilermakers to open the game included two stolen bases in the first two innings, a double and two runs. On the day, Purdue left 10 runners stranded and hit .378 (11-29) from the plate.
The Boilermakers will be back next week in Fort Myers, Florida for the FGCU Spring Break Classic from March 8-10. Purdue will take on Florida State, Pittsburgh and Western Michigan.
Purdue nearly had its first run-rule victory after taking a 9-1 lead in the sixth inning, but two Marshall runs in the bottom of the frame staved off the mercy rule.
The Boilermakers produced one of their most balanced outings, with runs in five of the seven innings. Moreover, Purdue's 11 hits marked the fourth double-digit effort of the season, including the second of the weekend. Two doubles by Alivia Meeks and Moriah Polar were recorded in the outing.
Meeks, who made her first start of the season on Friday, ended the weekend with nine hits, including four doubles and two RBI to pace the team.
Junior Madi Elish earned her first win of the season (1-3) with the complete-game victory, allowing two hits over the first three innings. She allowed four walks and fed the infield 12 times.
Khloe Banks and Sage Scarmardo led the day with three runs each, tying the Purdue season-high. Meanwhile, Meek registered a .471 batting average to lead the team.
Aggressive offense by the Boilermakers to open the game included two stolen bases in the first two innings, a double and two runs. On the day, Purdue left 10 runners stranded and hit .378 (11-29) from the plate.
The Boilermakers will be back next week in Fort Myers, Florida for the FGCU Spring Break Classic from March 8-10. Purdue will take on Florida State, Pittsburgh and Western Michigan.