Due to constant rain forecast in West Lafayette, Indiana, the University of Evansville baseball game at Purdue has been rescheduled to Wednesday at 5 p.m. central time, pitting the Purple Aces and Purdue Boilermakers against each other. Evansville, with a record of 22-17, brings an eight-game winning streak into the matchup, ranking tied for the nation's second-longest streak. Pitching has been pivotal during this streak, with UE's staff posting a 3.31 ERA over the last eight games.

By the Numbers
  • Evansville has won 8 straight games and 12 out of 13 overall.
  • UE ranks 5th in the nation with 102 doubles.
  • Purdue enters the game at 25-15 overall.
  • Purdue holds a 20-19 edge in the series with Evansville.
State of Play
  • Evansville enters the game with a streak of 8 consecutive wins.
  • Purdue's freshman hitter, Luke Gaffney, boasts a .403 batting average and holds a Purdue freshman record with 54 RBI.
  • Purdue is tied for second in the Big Ten in scoring at 8.4 runs per game.
  • Last year, Evansville won three series meetings against Purdue.
What's Next

The rescheduled game on Wednesday will test Evansville's winning streak against Purdue's strong lineup, particularly the impressive freshman hitter, Luke Gaffney.

Bottom Line

Evansville's baseball game rescheduling due to rain sets up a thrilling matchup against Purdue, with the Purple Aces aiming to extend their winning streak and maintain their strong performance on the field.