Austin Packers (Austin, MN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN), 8-6 in a league challenge.
The Packers now sport a 1-0 record.
With the loss, Albert Lea falls to 1-7 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Century (Rochester, MN) to face the Panthers in a Big 9 challenge on Tuesday, April 27. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.