Big Ten leading Purdue baseball, Connor Caskenette stay hot in win over Indiana

Sam King, Lafayette Journal & Courier

WEST LAFAYETTE — Connor Caskenette stayed hotter than fire Friday night, propelling Purdue baseball to another Big Ten victory.

Behind a five RBI night from their starting catcher, the Boilermakers defeated rival Indiana 7-4 at Alexander Field for their 11th straight Big Ten victory.

Caskenette now has 15 RBI in the last three games and a team-leading 65 on the season.

He came up with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and drew a walk after a pair of two-run hits.

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That insurance along with Caskenette's key hits kept Purdue (31-15, 12-4) atop the Big Ten standings.

Jordan Morales struck out five over 5 ⅔ innings, earning his seventh pitching victory.

Camden Gasser and Ty Gill each scored twice, while Cooper Cornblum, Logan Sutter and Breck Nowik all joined Caskenette with multiple hits for Purdue, which hosts the Hoosiers again at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking.

Purdue Boilermakers outfielder Mike Bolton Jr. (1) celebrates after Purdue Boilermakers infielder Camden Gasser (7) scores during the NCAA baseball game against the Indiana Hoosiers, Friday, May 3, 2024, at Alexander Field in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 7-4.
Purdue Boilermakers outfielder Mike Bolton Jr. (1) celebrates after Purdue Boilermakers infielder Camden Gasser (7) scores during the NCAA baseball game against the Indiana Hoosiers, Friday, May 3, 2024, at Alexander Field in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 7-4.

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