OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Boilers picked up their first Big Ten win of the year, defeating Wisconsin (18-10, 2-2 Big Ten) 9-1 at Devon Park on Thursday afternoon. Purdue (16-12, 1-3 Big Ten) moves to 16-12 on the year, one win closer to the 900 program victory mark.
The Boilers combined for 12 hits, scoring two runs in the first, and 7 runs combined in the last three innings. Khloe Banks notched her 100th career-hit, a bunt single, while Delaney Reefe hit her second home run of the year.
BOILER BITS (vs Wisconsin)
Offensive Highlights:
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the top of the first inning, the Boilermakers struck first in Devon Park, plating two runs on a single to centerfield. The inning began with Banks reaching on an error to the pitcher, who was then joined by Kyndall Bailey who was hit by a pitch. The two came around on the single from Julia Gossett to put the Boilers out-front 2-0.
The Boilermakers threatened again in the top of the second, putting back-to-back runners aboard with Banks's 100th career-hit, and a walk from Moriah Polar. Wisconsin was able to strand the runners, working a strikeout and a ground out to work out of the inning.
Kendall Klochack continued to shine on the mound, giving up just two hits throughout the first three innings, while holding the Badgers scoreless. The Boilers added another run in the top of the fourth after a single up the middle from Alivia Meeks, her first hit of the day.
The Badgers put up a crooked number on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth, adding one run on a solo homer, but the Boilers answered back in the top of the fifth, plating two runs on a home run from Reefe, just her second of the year. The inning continued with a two-run pinch hit single from Maura Condon which brought Purdue out to a 7-1 lead.
In the sixth inning, Ashlyn Campbell's two-run single sealed the mercy-rule victory with the Boilers winning it 9-1 in six innings.
UP NEXT
Purdue will take on Wisconsin again tomorrow, Mar. 21, for the second game of the series. The Boilers will then face Maryland for another Big Ten series over the weekend.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).
The Boilers combined for 12 hits, scoring two runs in the first, and 7 runs combined in the last three innings. Khloe Banks notched her 100th career-hit, a bunt single, while Delaney Reefe hit her second home run of the year.
BOILER BITS (vs Wisconsin)
Offensive Highlights:
- Delaney Reefe: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
- Khloe Banks: 2-for-5, R
- Jordyn Ramos: 2-for-4, 3B, R
- Kendall Klochack (W, 6-3): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 23 BF
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the top of the first inning, the Boilermakers struck first in Devon Park, plating two runs on a single to centerfield. The inning began with Banks reaching on an error to the pitcher, who was then joined by Kyndall Bailey who was hit by a pitch. The two came around on the single from Julia Gossett to put the Boilers out-front 2-0.
The Boilermakers threatened again in the top of the second, putting back-to-back runners aboard with Banks's 100th career-hit, and a walk from Moriah Polar. Wisconsin was able to strand the runners, working a strikeout and a ground out to work out of the inning.
Kendall Klochack continued to shine on the mound, giving up just two hits throughout the first three innings, while holding the Badgers scoreless. The Boilers added another run in the top of the fourth after a single up the middle from Alivia Meeks, her first hit of the day.
The Badgers put up a crooked number on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth, adding one run on a solo homer, but the Boilers answered back in the top of the fifth, plating two runs on a home run from Reefe, just her second of the year. The inning continued with a two-run pinch hit single from Maura Condon which brought Purdue out to a 7-1 lead.
In the sixth inning, Ashlyn Campbell's two-run single sealed the mercy-rule victory with the Boilers winning it 9-1 in six innings.
UP NEXT
Purdue will take on Wisconsin again tomorrow, Mar. 21, for the second game of the series. The Boilers will then face Maryland for another Big Ten series over the weekend.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).