Albert Lea hasn't had much luck against Mankato West recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Scarlets at 5:00 p.m.
Albert Lea came up short against Winona on Thursday, falling 10-2.
Albert Lea saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Mankato West entered their tilt with Owatonna on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Huskies by a score of 9-5.
Olivia Grack spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Cora Aanenson was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lilly Considine, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Mankato West's record now sits at 9-3. As for Albert Lea, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Albert Lea might still be hurting after the 17-3 defeat they got from Mankato West when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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