WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Boilermaker softball team split their doubleheader vs. Indiana State in the season’s home-opener at Bittinger Stadium, ending the day with a 9-2 victory, backed a grand slam by Alex Echazarreta to seal the win. The victory comes on the heels of a 2-6 loss to the Sycamores earlier in the day.
With the result, Purdue moves to 4-4 over its last eight games and a 15-13 record heading into Big Ten play.
GAME TWO: Purdue 9, Indiana State 2
Three Boilermakers notched homers in the game, including a grand slam by Alex Echazarreta, a home run by Tyrina Jones and a 2-run dinger by Jade Moy. Echazarreta’s fourth-inning grand slam was the first of the season and served as the game-winner.
In the circle, Madi Elish secured the team win after a complete game performance, which included a strikeout to end the game. The sophomore allowed five hits and no walks in the matchup.
Leadoff Jordyn Ramos led the game with two runs while Echazarreta secured a team-leading three hits and four RBI.
Purdue’s nine runs in the game mark the second-most in a single outing this season (most: 12 vs. Syracuse, 2/17/23). Meanwhile, the team’s three homers are the most in a single game this year.
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GAME ONE: Purdue 2, Indiana State 6
The Boilermakers opened the day with a 2-6 loss against the Sycamores. After Indiana State took a 4-0 lead after the first 3.5 innings, the Boilermakers fought back with two runs of their own, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Freshman pinch hitter Bella Bacon secured her first career RBI in the fourth inning when she singled,…
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