Austin softball team gets past Albert Lea

Published 8:20 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Jaidyn Bastian of Austin winds up to throw a pitch Wednesday at Albert Lea. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

Jaidyn Bastian of Austin winds up to throw a pitch Wednesday at Albert Lea. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

The Austin softball team picked up a 6-3 win at Albert Lea (5-3 overall) Wednesday.

Jaidyn Bastian allowed just five hits and zero earned runs for the Packers (2-6 overall, 2-4 Big Nine).

“She pitched really well and she was dominant,” Austin head coach Al Eckmann said.

Sydney Murphy of Austin swings at a pitch Wednesday at Albert Lea. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

Sydney Murphy of Austin swings at a pitch Wednesday at Albert Lea. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

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Shayley Vesel had a double and a homer for Austin and Jordan Huntley went 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Austin pitching: Jaidyn Bastian (W) 7 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 R, 0 ER, 5 K

Austin hitting: Justine Reimers, 1-for-4; Sydney Murphy, 1-for-4; Shaley Vesel, 2-for-4, double, HR, RBI; Jordan Huntley, 3-for-4, RBI; Maddie Hackensmith, 1-for-4, RBI