Austin won the last time they faced Albert Lea and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Packers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Tigers. The Packers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaydence Schaefer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
Lexi Helgeson
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On the hitting side, Lexi Helgeson was excellent, going 3-for-4 with three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Charlee Cunningham also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Austin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Albert Lea only managed seven.
Austin's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-3. As for Albert Lea, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Austin will face off against John Marshall at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Albert Lea, they will take on Mankato West at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Scarlets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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