Oregon 1, at Purdue 2

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — In a tense pitchers’ duel that defied pregame projections, the Purdue Boilermakers edged the Oregon Ducks 2-1 on Saturday evening at Alexander Field, earning a split of the first two games of their Big Ten series. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a high-scoring Oregon victory, but the contest instead became a showcase for clutch pitching and one decisive offensive inning. The win improved Purdue’s record to 9-4, while Oregon fell to 11-3. The game’s defining moment arrived in the bottom of the third inning. After Oregon starter Collin Clarke had cruised through the first two… Read more...