The Iowa Hawkeyes open a three game Big Ten series at home this (Friday) afternoon against Purdue. The Hawkeyes are fourth in the league race with a record of 10-5. The Boilermakers are currently eighth with a record of 6-7.

That’s Iowa coach Rick Heller. The Hawkeyes have the top pitching staff in the Big Ten while the Boilermakers are the league’s top hitting team.

Heller says the Hawkeyes need to pick it up offensively after plating only nine runs in the last four games.

The series opener is set for 4:05-p.m. today (Friday).