Clinging to a one run lead with one out in the bottom of the ninth, Kent State closer Zach Spangler struck out Purdue’s Jacson McGowan for what would have setup the games’ final out.
However, the dropped third strike got past catcher Pete Schuler, enabling McGowan to safely reached first on the passed ball.
Two of the next three batters singled, scoring a pair of runs – including the game winner on a full count – en route to Purdue’s (13-10) walk off win over Kent State (15-7) Tuesday night at Alexander Field in West Lafayette, Indiana.