Austin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Albert Lea Tigers. The Packers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
John Rollie put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Rollie was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Casey Denzer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Benton Purkapile also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Austin's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Albert Lea, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Austin will square off against Northfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Packers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Albert Lea, they will be playing at home against Faribault at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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