UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Purdue Baseball raced out to a fast start with a four-run first inning but Penn State responded with 10 unanswered runs for the second day in a row, defeating the Boilermakers 13-6 Saturday.
Purdue (23-15, 5-12 Big Ten) chased the PSU starter in the second inning and pounded out 11 hits on the day, but stranded 13 runners on base – a season-high total in a Big Ten game. The Boilermakers have dropped six straight on the road in conference play since March 9.
The Nittany Lions (24-13, 12-8 Big Ten) scored four times in the second and fourth innings while building a 10-4 lead. Their three-run bottom of the eighth also prevented Purdue from bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth after the visitors loaded the bases.
On a day when both teams went to the bullpen in the second inning, it was the PSU relief corps that stabilized the game with six consecutive zeros over 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball. Gavin Beuter did his part as the third pitcher of the day for Purdue, working consecutive 1-2-3 innings and retiring 10 of 11 batters during his best stretch.
Brandon Anderson returned to the leadoff spot in the lineup and reached base safely four times, finishing the day 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. Houston Russell was also on base four times via a single and three walks. Both Boilermakers scored from first base on a double to right-center in the four-run first inning.
Logan Sutter and Keenan Spence delivered the RBI doubles in the first inning. Sutter connected for a double for the third straight game and continues to lead the Big Ten with 18 two-baggers. He's moved within three of matching Purdue's single-season doubles record. Sutter has been on base in eight consecutive games and has scored a run in six straight games.
Purdue left the bases loaded in the second, seventh and ninth innings. The visitors also hit into three double plays.
Brandon Rogers made another highlight-reel catch in center field, robbing Paxton Kling of a double while crashing into the wall in the first inning. It was the only time the Boilermakers retired Kling on the day.
The 4-5-6 portion of the Penn State lineup burned the Boilermakers, teaming up for a 7-for-12 day that featured four extra-base hits, six RBI and eight runs scored. Jack Porter and Jesse Jaconski both reached base safely and scored a run in three consecutive innings while PSU reeled off its 10 unanswered runs. Jaconski connected for a double, two-run homer and RBI double during that stretch.
The series finale is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Purdue (23-15, 5-12 Big Ten) chased the PSU starter in the second inning and pounded out 11 hits on the day, but stranded 13 runners on base – a season-high total in a Big Ten game. The Boilermakers have dropped six straight on the road in conference play since March 9.
The Nittany Lions (24-13, 12-8 Big Ten) scored four times in the second and fourth innings while building a 10-4 lead. Their three-run bottom of the eighth also prevented Purdue from bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth after the visitors loaded the bases.
On a day when both teams went to the bullpen in the second inning, it was the PSU relief corps that stabilized the game with six consecutive zeros over 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball. Gavin Beuter did his part as the third pitcher of the day for Purdue, working consecutive 1-2-3 innings and retiring 10 of 11 batters during his best stretch.
Brandon Anderson returned to the leadoff spot in the lineup and reached base safely four times, finishing the day 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. Houston Russell was also on base four times via a single and three walks. Both Boilermakers scored from first base on a double to right-center in the four-run first inning.
Logan Sutter and Keenan Spence delivered the RBI doubles in the first inning. Sutter connected for a double for the third straight game and continues to lead the Big Ten with 18 two-baggers. He's moved within three of matching Purdue's single-season doubles record. Sutter has been on base in eight consecutive games and has scored a run in six straight games.
Purdue left the bases loaded in the second, seventh and ninth innings. The visitors also hit into three double plays.
Brandon Rogers made another highlight-reel catch in center field, robbing Paxton Kling of a double while crashing into the wall in the first inning. It was the only time the Boilermakers retired Kling on the day.
The 4-5-6 portion of the Penn State lineup burned the Boilermakers, teaming up for a 7-for-12 day that featured four extra-base hits, six RBI and eight runs scored. Jack Porter and Jesse Jaconski both reached base safely and scored a run in three consecutive innings while PSU reeled off its 10 unanswered runs. Jaconski connected for a double, two-run homer and RBI double during that stretch.
The series finale is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.