WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Coming off a three-game winning streak, Purdue (20-17, 5-8 Big Ten) fell short on the final day of the series against Minnesota (14-23, 3-10 Big Ten).
The Boilermakers put up a strong fight, out-hitting Minnesota 14-10 at the plate, marking the fifth game Purdue has had 14 or more hits this season (first since 3/1 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne).
In the game, freshman Maura Condon led the offensive effort, producing the second double of her career in the first inning on a three RBI dinger on her way to finishing the day with a career-high-tying four RBI.
Three pitchers saw time in the circle, with starter Madi Elish tossing the first three innings, allowing two runs on three hits and one strikeout. The loss was credited to Julia Gossett (5-7) after closing the last 3.1 innings of play.
BOILER BITS vs. Minnesota
Offensive Highlights:
Maura Condon: 3-for-4, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 1 R, 1 HBP
Delaney Reefe: 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 1 R, 2 H
Julia Gossett: 3-for-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Khloe Banks: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB
Pitching Breakdown:
Madi Elish: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 K, 12 BF
Kendall Klochack: 0.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 K, 7 BF
Julia Gossett (L, 5-7): 3.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 K, 15 BF
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Minnesota led things off with a hit in the first inning, but Purdue retaliated with five runs on four hits in the bottom of the frame, sending eleven batters to the plate. The performance began with head coach Magali Frezzotti winning a challenge on a close call at first with leadoff Khloe Banks' bunt. Originally ruled out, the call was overturned. Banks, Delaney Reefe and Ashlynn Campbell recorded singles while Condon hit a three-RBI double out to right field.
The momentum continued into the second inning with three outs in the field, then Purdue tallied three more hits and extended the lead with another run. The top of the third brought three back-to-back outs from the Boilermaker defense, along with an additional two hits on the offensive side.
The Gophers made a comeback in the fourth inning, taking the lead with eight runs on eight hits and two Boilermaker errors. Condon reached base on a hit-by-pitch and Sage Scarmardo singled to right, but Purdue went scoreless in the bottom of the frame.
Minnesota went down in order again in the fifth inning, and the Boilers capitalized on a Gopher error, then put up three hits and tied the game, 8-8. The score stayed even through the sixth frame, each team leaving one runner on base.
Despite Purdue's comeback, Minnesota answered the call, posting three runs in the seventh inning to seal the game.
Purdue closed out the weekend winning the series, 2-1.
UP NEXT:
The Boilermakers play Eastern Illinois at Bittinger Stadium on Wednesday (April 9) at 5 p.m. ET.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).
The Boilermakers put up a strong fight, out-hitting Minnesota 14-10 at the plate, marking the fifth game Purdue has had 14 or more hits this season (first since 3/1 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne).
In the game, freshman Maura Condon led the offensive effort, producing the second double of her career in the first inning on a three RBI dinger on her way to finishing the day with a career-high-tying four RBI.
Three pitchers saw time in the circle, with starter Madi Elish tossing the first three innings, allowing two runs on three hits and one strikeout. The loss was credited to Julia Gossett (5-7) after closing the last 3.1 innings of play.
BOILER BITS vs. Minnesota
Offensive Highlights:
Maura Condon: 3-for-4, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 1 R, 1 HBP
Delaney Reefe: 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 1 R, 2 H
Julia Gossett: 3-for-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
Khloe Banks: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB
Pitching Breakdown:
Madi Elish: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 K, 12 BF
Kendall Klochack: 0.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 K, 7 BF
Julia Gossett (L, 5-7): 3.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 K, 15 BF
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Minnesota led things off with a hit in the first inning, but Purdue retaliated with five runs on four hits in the bottom of the frame, sending eleven batters to the plate. The performance began with head coach Magali Frezzotti winning a challenge on a close call at first with leadoff Khloe Banks' bunt. Originally ruled out, the call was overturned. Banks, Delaney Reefe and Ashlynn Campbell recorded singles while Condon hit a three-RBI double out to right field.
The momentum continued into the second inning with three outs in the field, then Purdue tallied three more hits and extended the lead with another run. The top of the third brought three back-to-back outs from the Boilermaker defense, along with an additional two hits on the offensive side.
The Gophers made a comeback in the fourth inning, taking the lead with eight runs on eight hits and two Boilermaker errors. Condon reached base on a hit-by-pitch and Sage Scarmardo singled to right, but Purdue went scoreless in the bottom of the frame.
Minnesota went down in order again in the fifth inning, and the Boilers capitalized on a Gopher error, then put up three hits and tied the game, 8-8. The score stayed even through the sixth frame, each team leaving one runner on base.
Despite Purdue's comeback, Minnesota answered the call, posting three runs in the seventh inning to seal the game.
Purdue closed out the weekend winning the series, 2-1.
UP NEXT:
The Boilermakers play Eastern Illinois at Bittinger Stadium on Wednesday (April 9) at 5 p.m. ET.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).