This Sunday the Purdue Northwest baseball team conclude their four game series against Grand Valley State in a lone nine inning game where the Pride would put up a good fight but come up short falling to the Lakers by a score of 9-7.
The Basics
•   Records: Purdue Northwest (14-17), Grand Valley (18-16)
•   Location: Allendale, Michigan
•   GLIAC Doubleheader
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The Breakdown
- Hayden Matulich (San Jose, Calif./Pioneer) would lead the offensive charge for the Pride with three hits and three RBIs.
- Cole Olson (Stanton, Mich./Central Montcalm) would also contribute two hits and an RBI.
- Jake Nightingale (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso) started on the mound for Purdue Northwest throwing four innings and striking out three.
- K. Nott led GVSU with three hits and two RBIs.
- O. Avery started and threw two innings, striking out two for the Lakers.
- In the second inning Grand Valley State surged ahead, scoring four runs. The first run came from a groundout to second base, followed by another run from a wild pitch. A single to right-center field and a sacrifice fly added two more runs.
- The Pride fought back in the third, totaling four runs. A groundout to first base and a double to left field brought in two runs each.
- The Pride equalized the score at 5-5 with an RBI single to left field. However, Grand Valley State quickly responded, reclaiming the lead with two unearned runs.
- -Purdue Northwest once again tied the game at 7-7 in the sixth with a two-run double to left center field from Matulich.
- In the eighth Grand Valley State surged ahead once more, scoring a crucial run with a double to right center field which would be enough to solidify their victory.
Up Next
The Pride next hit the field on April 16th at Dowling Park to take on the Rangers of Parkside University in a GLIAC Doubleheader matchup. Game time is set for 1:00 PM CT.
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