Moore powers Purdue past Indiana 11‑8 in Big Ten finale
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Avery Moore had four hits in four at-bats with two home runs and four RBIs, leading Purdue past Indiana 11-8 Sunday at Alexander Field. The Boilermakers improved to 34-15 overall, completing a three-game Big Ten sweep.
Purdue jumped ahead early on Moore’s two-run homer in the first inning. Landen Fry hit a three-run homer for the Hoosiers in the sixth, and Owen ten Oever added a two-run shot in the same frame. But Purdue answered with a two-run triple and three runs in the seventh, keyed by Jackson Bessette’s three RBIs.
Jake Kramer pitched two hitless innings for the win, while Austin Klug allowed two earned runs in four innings. Peter Haas tossed 1⅓ scoreless for Indiana. Sam Flores had two hits for Purdue.
Indiana fell to 21-30 despite eight hits, including Fry’s 2-for-4 day with a homer and three RBIs. The Hoosiers have lost three straight. Purdue hosts Ball State on Tuesday before a series at Iowa.