Gophers beat Purdue in Big Ten Tournament

Minnesota sophomore Glen Perkins (Stillwater, Minn.) tied a career-high with 15 strikeouts, gave up a career-low two hits and did not allow a walk, as he pitched a complete-game to lead the Golden Gophers to a 6-1 victory over Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, May 27 at Siebert Field.

The crowd included over a dozen professional scouts, including scouts from the San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox.They watched Perkins throw several pitches that were clocked in the mid 90's

Photos by Bryan Singer