Worthington extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 5-8 in the process. They lost 13-3 to the Albert Lea Tigers. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 16-9 to the Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Albert Lea's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Albert Lea's part, Taylor Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Albert Lea let Hanna Austinson and Margaret Olson run wild. Austinson went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Olson went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two runs gave Austinson a new career-high. Hannah Schuhmacher also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Worthington will welcome New Ulm at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Albert Lea, they will be playing at home against Faribault at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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