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| 05/09/24 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 05/15/23 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 05/07/19 - Home | 4-0 W |
| 05/14/18 - Home | 1-7 L |
| 04/11/17 - Home | 6-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Faribault is 9-1 against Austin since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Falcons will be playing at home against the Packers at 5:30 p.m. Faribault's hitters haven't had much luck over their past ten games, but Thursday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Faribault and Albert Lea, and Albert Lea kept the tradition alive. The Falcons came up short against the Tigers on Tuesday, falling 10-0.
Meanwhile, Austin was able to grind out a solid win over Albert Lea on Thursday, taking the game 4-1.
Kaydence Schaefer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Katelyn Klouse was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Lexi Helgeson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Austin hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Albert Lea struck out seven times.
Austin now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Faribault, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-10.
Faribault came out on top in a nail-biter against Austin when the teams last played back in May of 2024, sneaking past 2-0. Will the Falcons repeat their success, or do the Packers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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