If Alexandria was feeling good fresh off their 12-2 takedown of Fergus Falls on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cardinals fell just short of the Rocori Spartans by a score of 7-6 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Addy Johnson put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maari Kvidt, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI. Another was Brooklyn McPhail, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Alexandria's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Rocori, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alexandria will head out to square off against Detroit Lakes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rocori, they will face off against Sartell-St. Stephen at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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