The Austin softball team lost 6-3 at Mankato East (1-2 overall, 1-2 Big Nine) in Mankato Tuesday.

The Cougars took a 5-0 lead when they hit a grand slam in the third inning.

Jordan Huntley went 3-for-3 with a double for the Packers (0-5 overall, 0-5 Big Nine).

Austin pitching: Abbey Ball (L), 6 IP, 12 H, 4 BB, 6 R, 7 K

Austin hitting: Jordan Huntley, 3-for-3, double; Shayley Vesel, 1-for-3; Abby Bickler, 1-for-3; Sydney Murphy, 1-for-3; Jaidyn Bastian, 1-for-2; Brooke Pazurek, 1-for-1; Keisha Berg, 0-for-2, RBI