Purdue Baseball Season Ends with 37-20 Record After Near-Upset of No. 1 UCLA
Purdue finished 37-20, led UCLA 3-1 in the eighth inning before a 4-3 loss, and missed the NCAA field despite a dominant Big Ten run.
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Purdue finished 37-20, led UCLA 3-1 in the eighth inning before a 4-3 loss, and missed the NCAA field despite a dominant Big Ten run.

With the full 64‑team bracket set to be revealed on Monday, the Ducks look to build on a dominant Big Ten Tournament showing and chase a sixth straight College World Series appearance.
Purdue’s 8‑1 victory over Iowa showcased clutch hitting and solid pitching, setting up a high‑stakes matchup against No. 1 UCLA.
Purdue’s 3-1 victory over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament kept its postseason hopes alive, highlighted by Eli Anderson’s two-run single in the eighth and Jake Kramer’s ninth-inning save.
The Boilermakers enter the Big Ten Tournament with a 35‑18 record, opening against Michigan State at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. A deep lineup led by Brandon Rogers and Sam Flores aims to translate regular‑season success into a championship run.