Softball blows lead late against Purdue on Saturday
Senior outfielder Katie Quinlan (4) steals a base in the fourth inning without Purdue s infielder Rachel Becker noticing. The Boilermakers made a seven-run comeback in the sixth inning to top the Spartans 9-6 at Secchia Stadium on April 24, 2021. Photo by Lauren DeMay | The State News
Michigan State softball could not overcome a seven-run outburst from Purdue in the sixth inning as they were bombed, 9-6, in a rain-soaked battle on Saturday afternoon with the Boilermakers. The Spartans fell to 1-2 in the weekend series against Purdue and 8-16 overall on the season.
MSU enjoyed a 6-2 lead entering the sixth inning and seemed in complete control of the game before surrendering a seven-run inning to the Boilermakers, wh