Minnesota Scene: Amber Fiser throws perfect game as Gophers softball team routs Purdue

Sophomore righthander Amber Fiser threw a perfect game as the Gophers routed host Purdue 9-0 in five innings in Big Ten softball Friday. She struck out six.

"I have to give credit to my defense because I wouldn't have been able to do without them," said Fiser of the perfect performance. "I think we needed this, it's a phenomenal feeling and that's what Gopher softball is all about."

Fiser made quick work of the Purdue offense retiring all 15 Boilermakers she faced. In an hour and 22 minutes the Van Horne, Iowa native struck out six batters while recording five ground outs, three fly outs and a line out.

Allie Arneson hit two three-run homers for Minnesota (30-14, 13-3 Big Ten), which has won 10 in a row.

Reggie Meyer gave up only one run and seven hits in eight innings as the No. 21 Gophers beat Ohio State 11-1 in Columbus in Big Ten baseball.

Seven different players had at least one RBI, including Terrin Vavra whose sacrifice fly put Minnesota (27-11, 10-2 Big Ten) ahead 1-0. He also hit a solo homer in a four-run third inning. Teammate Cole McDevitt also hit a homer.

The Wild signed Mason Shaw to an entry-level contract.

Shaw had 27 goals and 94 points two seasons ago with Medicine Hat.

He was a fourth-round pick (97th overall) of the Wild in 2017-

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