Nittany Lions Seek to Avoid Trap in Home Bout With Boilermakers (Enhanced Series Preview)
- bryanportney01
- Apr 18
- 4 min read
Purdue (23-13, 5-10 Big Ten) at Penn State (22-13, 10-8 Big Ten)
Dates: April 18-20
Times: 5:30 PM (Fri), 2:00 PM (Sat), 1:00 PM (Sun)
Location: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park (University Park, PA)
Average Home Attendance (2025): 1,729.57
Highest Home Attendance (2025): 4,049 (March 4, vs. FDU)
Capacity: 5,406
Coverage
TV: BTN+ ($) [free on-campus]
Radio: CommRadio [check gameday links on X] & WSHY 104.3 FM (Purdue) & LionVision (PSU)
Live Stats/Pregame Lineups: StatBroadcast (PSU)
Storylines
Quick Preview: Trap Game Potential
The Nittany Lions have rarely been in a situation that necessitates calling any given series a trap, but with the potential to play four games against ranked opponents next week in No. 24 West Virginia and No. 10 UCLA, Penn State is on the lookout. As for Purdue, they have been on a slide since starting the season 11-1, going 12-12 after the opening stretch.
Cook Combo
The Cook duo of shortstop Lukas at the plate and right-handed pitcher Avery have been dominating at the plate and on the mound this season. Despite not being related, the two have seen much success as Lukas leads Purdue in batting average and Avery leads the Boilermakers in earned run average. (Source: Purdue Sports)
Hagenman Makes Long-Awaited History in MLB Debut
The Nittany Lions did not have a player make their MLB Debut in over 20 years, but that all changed on Wednesday when Penn State alum and right-handed pitcher Justin Hagenman pitched for the New York Mets against the Minnesota Twins. Hagenman tossed four strikeouts in 3.1 innings in the 4-3 loss in 10 innings. (Source: Yahoo Sports | ESPN)
Purdue at Penn State: By The Numbers
Purdue | Offense | Penn State |
.291 | Batting Average | .274 |
.419 | On-Base Pct | .389 |
41 (1.14) | Home Runs (per game) | 59 (1.69) |
43-125-58 | Total Runs (Fri-Sat-Sun) | 84-82-66 |
Purdue | Defense | Penn State |
4.89 | Earned Run Avg | 6.13 |
.265 | Opponent Batting Avg | .278 |
303 (8.42) | Strikeouts (per game) | 284 (8.11) |
153 (4.25) | Walks (per game) | 168 (4.80) |
The Head-to-Head History of Purdue-Penn State (Source: 2025 Penn State Baseball Record Book)
Penn State is 37-54 against Purdue all-time. Penn State last played Purdue on April 14-15, 2023, taking one of three on the road. Penn State is 20-21 against Purdue at home all-time. Purdue has won the last one series dating back to April 14-15, 2023. Penn State most recently won a series over Purdue on the weekend of April 14-16, 2022, taking two of three at home.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Purdue
RHP Carter Doorn, Sr. (4-3, 3.95 ERA)
Conference Splits (5 games/starts): 1-3, 6.94 ERA
Away Splits (2 games/starts): 1-1, 4.91 ERA
RHP Cole Van Assen, So. (3-2, 4.40 ERA)
Conference Splits (5 games/starts): 1-2, 5.24 ERA
Away Splits (2 games/starts): 0-0, 1.08 ERA
To be announced.
Penn State
LHP Ryan DeSanto, Jr. (6-1, 3.25 ERA)
Conference Splits (6 games/starts): 4-1, 3.41 ERA
Home Splits (3 games/starts): 1-1, 3.60 ERA
RHP Mason Horwat, So. (4-3, 6.63 ERA)
Conference Splits (5 games/starts): 1-3, 10.02 ERA
Home Splits (3 games/starts): 1-2, 10.97 ERA
LHP Logan Olson, Jr. (0-2, 7.84 ERA)
Conference Splits (4 games/starts): 0-2, 8.68 ERA
Home Splits (3 games/starts): 0-2, 10.12 ERA
Top Bullpen Pitchers
Purdue
LHP Michael Vallone, Gr. (14 app, 38 IP, 2.61 ERA, 1.00 WHIP)
Conference Splits (6 games): 6 app, 18 IP, 4.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP
Away Splits (2 games): 2 app, 8.1 IP, 2.16 ERA, 0.72 WHIP
RHP Avery Cook, R-Sr. (19 app, 24.2 IP, 3.28 ERA, 7 sv)
Conference Splits (8 games): 8 app, 11.1 IP, 7.15 ERA, 2 sv
Away Splits (2 games): 2 app, 4 IP, 6.75 ERA, 0 sv
RHP Chris Gallagher, Sr. (10 app, 11 IP, 4.09 ERA, 1.82 WHIP)
Conference Splits (5 games): 5 app, 6 IP, 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP
Away Splits (2 games): 2 app, 2.1 IP, 7.71 ERA, 1.71 WHIP
Penn State
LHP Anthony Steele, Sr. (15 app, 22.1 IP, 2.42 ERA, 1.40 WHIP)
Conference Splits (7 games): 7 app, 14.1 IP, 1.88 ERA, 1.40 WHIP
Home Splits (6 games): 6 app, 8.2 IP, 5.19 ERA, 1.73 WHIP
RHP Dimond Loosli, Jr. (12 app, 19 IP, 3.79 ERA, 1.53 WHIP)
Conference Splits (8 games): 8 app, 13 IP, 4.15 ERA, 1.46 WHIP
Home Splits (3 games): 3 app, 6.1 IP, 2.84 ERA, 0.63 WHIP
LHP Matthew VanOstenbridge, Fr. (13 app, 24 IP, 4.50 ERA, 1.38 WHIP)
Conference Splits (8 games): 8 app, 15 IP, 4.80 ERA, 1.47 WHIP
Home Splits (6 games): 6 app, 12.1 IP, 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP
Top Hitters/Runners
Purdue (4.30|10.42|8.29 Runs per Game)
SS Lukas Cook, R-Sr. (.430|.473|.553, 1 hr, 21 rbi)
Conference Splits (13 games): .382|.414|.491, 1 hr, 7 rbi
Away Splits (7 games): .333|.375|.400, 0 hr, 5 rbi
1B Logan Sutter, Sr. (.375|.488|.711, 9 hr, 42 rbi)
Conference Splits (15 games): .327|.431|.635, 3 hr, 10 rbi
Away Splits (7 games): .296|.406|.519, 1 hr, 5 rbi
LF Albert Choi, Gr. (.250|.413|.317, 1 hr, 16 rbi, 16 sb)
Conference Splits (15 games): .163|.288|.265, 1 hr, 7 rbi, 4 sb
Away Splits (7 games): .190|.261|.238, 0 hr, 1 rbi, 1 sb
Penn State (9.33|8.20|8.25 Runs per Game)
CF Paxton Kling, Jr. (.331|.409|.662, 12 hr, 38 rbi)
Conference Splits (18 games): .342|.391|.605, 4 hr, 17 rbi
Home Splits (15 games): .254|.318|.542, 4 hr, 12 rbi
LF Jesse Jaconski, Jr. (.303|.387|.588, 8 hr, 36 rbi)
Conference Stats (18 games): .355|.447|.661, 4 hr, 22 rbi
Home Splits (15 games): .298|.379|.511, 2 hr, 15 rbi
SS Ryan Weingartner, Jr. (.273|.426|.525, 8 hr, 25 rbi, 23 sb)
Conference Stats (18 games): .222|.371|.417, 3 hr, 12 rbi, 8 sb
Home Splits (15 games): .255|.441|.392, 2 hr, 9 rbi, 11 sb
Game Promotions
Friday: N/A.
Saturday: Ice Cream Day (free for first 150 fans), Postgame Autographs, Trading Cards Giveaway
Sunday: Kids Run The Bases (12 and under)
Quick Picks: Expert Analysis
Bryan: Penn State back in the rut that they were in three weeks ago, or so people think. With USC being on the backburner, the Nittany Lions will be able to focus in and take two of three. Penn State 2, Purdue 1.
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