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EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern fell to Purdue, 11-3, in its series opener at Miller Park on Friday afternoon. LHP Jake Rifenburg (2-3) struck out a career-high six batters in the outing, surrendering four runs on eight hits and two walks. The Boilermakers (23-10, 10-6 Big Ten) took a 1-0 lead on a sacrifice fly in the top of the first. NU (13-16-1, 5-8 Big Ten) answered with an RBI single by INF Noah Ruiz to even the game at one apiece. The 'Cats manufactured a pair of runs in the bottom of the third to grab a 3-1 lead. Ruiz...