Softball Game Preview: Alexandria Cardinals vs. Fergus Falls Otters

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Previous Games

04/18/24 - Away	5-7 L
04/18/24 - Home	14-4 W
05/14/19 - Away	12-9 W
04/13/17 - Away	13-4 W
04/15/16 - Home	16-2 W
+ 4 more games

Alexandria is 8-1 against Fergus Falls since May of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Cardinals will welcome the Otters at 4:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Cardinals on Tuesday. Alexandria took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Willmar. The match marked Alexandria's lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Maari Kvidt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lauren Hornstein, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Fergus Falls lost 21-4 to Detroit Lakes on Tuesday. The Otters have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Alexandria's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Fergus Falls, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Alexandria couldn't quite finish off Fergus Falls when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 7-5. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.