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Not only did the Cardinal softball team have to battle St. Cloud Apollo, but they had to add the weather to the mix.

On a day that began in the 60s, but quickly dropped to the 40s, Alexandria emerged from the wind and the rain for a 4-1 win to remain perfect in Central Lakes Conference action.

“The key to the win was Dani Bany’s pitching and our two-out rallies that results in all our runs being score,” said head coach Bob Cunniff. “Bany was brilliant throwing a one-hitter with one walk, one hit batsman and striking out seven Apollo hitters.”

The Cards trailed 1-0 in the bottom of the third when Kailynn Strater bunted her way to first, and later scored on a single by Kate Gearman.

Gearman added to Alexandria’s run total when she scored on a wild pitch to put the Cardinals ahead for good.

In the sixth inning the Cardinals locked down the win as Ally Teclaw singled with two outs, followed by a walk to Ashley Holmes.

Jorden Taveirne then doubled in Teclaw and Shenae Morical, who was pinch-running for Holmes.

Gracie Bruzek had Alexandria’s final hit of the game.

GAME SCORECARD

APOLLO 010 000 0 1-1-3

ALEXANDRIA 002 002 X 4-2-0

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