Marist 4, at Purdue 9

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (Interstat) — Jackson Bessette broke a recent slump with a decisive three-run homer, powering the Purdue Boilermakers to a 9-4 victory over the winless Marist Red Foxes in nonconference baseball Friday evening at Tennis Court. The game’s pivotal shift came in a explosive bottom of the fourth inning. Trailing 4-0, the Boilermakers sent 10 batters to the plate and scored five runs to seize control. Sam Flores ignited the rally with a two-run homer off Marist starter Will Taylor. After a walk and a single, Mike Drake drove in a run with a sacrifice bunt. Reliever Jake… Read more...