Austin is 1-9 against Faribault since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Packers will venture away from home to face off against the Falcons at 5:30 p.m. Faribault took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Austin, who comes in off a win.
Last Thursday, Austin beat Albert Lea 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.
On the hitting side, 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.
Meanwhile, Faribault was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They came up short against Albert Lea, falling 10-0. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Faribault's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Austin, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Austin couldn't quite finish off Faribault in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 2-0. Can the Packers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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