Purdue powers past Murray State 17‑8

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Westin Boyle hit a grand slam and finished with four RBIs to lead Purdue past Murray State 17-8 on Sunday afternoon at Alexander Field. The Boilermakers improved to 31-15; the Racers dropped to 26-21.

Boyle’s homer capped a four-run second inning. CJ Richmond added a solo homer and two RBIs, and Eli Anderson drove in three runs with two hits. Austin Klug earned the win after five innings of three-hit, two-run ball. Joe Trenerry, Jake Kramer and Jacob Roettgen also pitched for the victors.

Murray State’s Kingsley Guthrie hit a two-run homer. The Racers managed 10 hits and three sacrifice flies but trailed 13-6 after six innings. Colby Ott drove in a run in the eighth for the final margin.

Purdue completed a three-game series sweep after wins Friday and Saturday. The Boilermakers host Ball State on Tuesday; Murray State welcomes Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday.