Softball

Sports update: Eagles fall 10-2 to No. 10 Knights

Rick Olson

May 8, 2024

#11 Alex Hall (taking practice swing prior to her at bat) — Eden Prairie High School senior Alex Hall takes a practice swing before stepping up to bat at Miller Park on Thursday. Hall hit a two-run double in the Eagles’ game against St. Michael-Albertville. Photo by Rick Olson

The Eden Prairie High School softball team was defeated 10-2 by the No. 10 ranked St. Michael-Albertville Knights on Thursday at Miller Park.

Despite trailing early, the Eagles mounted a comeback in the sixth inning. Senior Alex Hall hit a two-run double that brought home sophomore Genevieve Streed and eighth grader Josie Blakely, trimming the Knights’ lead to 8-2.

The loss brings Eden Prairie’s season record to 9-6. The Eagles are scheduled to travel to Buffalo for a game on Friday at 7 p.m.

#30 Josie Blakely (scoring the second run) — Eighth grader Josie Blakely (30) scores the second run for the Eagles during their game at Miller Park on Thursday. Blakely’s run was part of a two-run rally in the sixth inning, but the Eagles ultimately fell 10-2 to the St. Michael-Albertville Knights. Photo by Rick Olson

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