The Austin softball team lost 14-0 in five innings to Mankato West (9-1 overall) Thursday.

The Packers (2-7 overall, 2-5 Big Nine) committed five errors in the loss and they allowed ten runs in the fourth inning.

Austin pitching: McKenzi Steinbrink (L) 3 IP, 10 H, 10 R, 5 ER; Brooke Pazurek, 1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 4 ER

Austin hitting: Jaidyn Bastian, 1-for-3; Sydney Murphy, 1-for-3; Shayley Vesel, 1-for-3, double