WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – No. 12 Purdue (30-22, 11-13 Big Ten) defeated No. 4 Ohio State (43-12-1, 16-7 Big Ten) 14-6 in Day 2 of the Big Ten Tournament, sending them to the semifinals. This marks the first time in Big Ten history that a 12-seed made it to the semifinals of the tournament.
Madi Elish started on the mound, and Kendall Klochack took over to finish the gam, striking out eight batters, which ties her season and career-best. Purdue registered nine hits, six of which were multi-base, and every batter made it on base.
BOILER BITS v. Ohio State
Offensive Highlights:
Delaney Reefe: 4-for-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 3 R
Alivia Meeks: 4-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
Maura Condon: 3-for-5, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 1 R
Julia Gossett: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
Kyndall Bailey: 3-for-5, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
Pitching Breakdown:
Madi Elish: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 K, 7 BF
Kendall Klochack (W 8-7): 6.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 8 K, 23 BF
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Boilermakers fell into a hole early, going down in order at the plate and surrendering four runs on three hits to the Buckeyes, including a two-RBI home run. Klochack came in and worked out of the jam with a three-pitch strikeout to end the inning.
The Boilers had some momentum in the second inning as they loaded the bases, but went scoreless. Klochack sent down the batters in order with two strikeouts and a diving catch in right field from Maura Condon.
Each team put a runner on base in the third inning but were left on base. Delaney Reefe put a hit on the scoreboard in the fourth frame, and Sage Scarmardo followed her with a walk. Alivia Meeks knocked the ball out to right field, allowing Reefe to plate Purdue's first run of the game. A Buckeye error on the throw down to second sent Scarmardo home. Kyndall Bailey fired a double out to left center put two runs on the board for the Boilers and tied up the game.
After three more outs in the field, the Boilers went to bat in the fifth inning with a big home run from Julia Gossett, her third of the tournament week, to put Purdue ahead 5-4 over Ohio State. Reefe and Scarmardo got on base once again, and Kylie Franks knocked the ball to shortstop, allowing Reefe to add another run to the board. A fourth Buckeye error allowed Campbell to make it to second base and Scarmardo to score to strengthen the lead.
Purdue held Ohio State steady at four runs through the fifth and sixth frames. Meeks doubled at the top of the seventh and scored on another Buckeye error after Campbell's bat. Khloe Banks had a hit out to left field, and K. Bailey was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Maura Condon then fired a three-RBI triple out to right field, and Reefe and Meeks each had RBI doubles. Overall, the Boilermakers sent 12 batters up and plated seven runs on five hits in the top of the seventh frame. The Buckeyes had another two homers in the bottom of the inning, but it wasn't enough to catch up to the Boilers, who took the win 14-6, sending them to the semifinals.
UP NEXT:
No. 12 Purdue faces off against No. 8 Michigan in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on BTN.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).
Madi Elish started on the mound, and Kendall Klochack took over to finish the gam, striking out eight batters, which ties her season and career-best. Purdue registered nine hits, six of which were multi-base, and every batter made it on base.
BOILER BITS v. Ohio State
Offensive Highlights:
Delaney Reefe: 4-for-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 3 R
Alivia Meeks: 4-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R
Maura Condon: 3-for-5, 1 3B, 3 RBI, 1 R
Julia Gossett: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R
Kyndall Bailey: 3-for-5, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
Pitching Breakdown:
Madi Elish: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 K, 7 BF
Kendall Klochack (W 8-7): 6.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 8 K, 23 BF
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Boilermakers fell into a hole early, going down in order at the plate and surrendering four runs on three hits to the Buckeyes, including a two-RBI home run. Klochack came in and worked out of the jam with a three-pitch strikeout to end the inning.
The Boilers had some momentum in the second inning as they loaded the bases, but went scoreless. Klochack sent down the batters in order with two strikeouts and a diving catch in right field from Maura Condon.
Each team put a runner on base in the third inning but were left on base. Delaney Reefe put a hit on the scoreboard in the fourth frame, and Sage Scarmardo followed her with a walk. Alivia Meeks knocked the ball out to right field, allowing Reefe to plate Purdue's first run of the game. A Buckeye error on the throw down to second sent Scarmardo home. Kyndall Bailey fired a double out to left center put two runs on the board for the Boilers and tied up the game.
After three more outs in the field, the Boilers went to bat in the fifth inning with a big home run from Julia Gossett, her third of the tournament week, to put Purdue ahead 5-4 over Ohio State. Reefe and Scarmardo got on base once again, and Kylie Franks knocked the ball to shortstop, allowing Reefe to add another run to the board. A fourth Buckeye error allowed Campbell to make it to second base and Scarmardo to score to strengthen the lead.
Purdue held Ohio State steady at four runs through the fifth and sixth frames. Meeks doubled at the top of the seventh and scored on another Buckeye error after Campbell's bat. Khloe Banks had a hit out to left field, and K. Bailey was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Maura Condon then fired a three-RBI triple out to right field, and Reefe and Meeks each had RBI doubles. Overall, the Boilermakers sent 12 batters up and plated seven runs on five hits in the top of the seventh frame. The Buckeyes had another two homers in the bottom of the inning, but it wasn't enough to catch up to the Boilers, who took the win 14-6, sending them to the semifinals.
UP NEXT:
No. 12 Purdue faces off against No. 8 Michigan in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on BTN.
For updates on Purdue Softball, follow the Boilermakers on Twitter (@PurdueSoftball), Instagram (@purduesoftball), and Facebook (Purdue Softball).