Albert Lea was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Austin Packers by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Albert Lea of the 10-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Kendra Knutson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Calleigh Noble, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Albert Lea's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Austin, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Albert Lea will take on Mankato West at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mankato West's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Austin, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Century at 5:00 p.m. Century's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Austin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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