But one big inning changed the outcome dramatically.
The Aces sent 12 batters to the plate in the fifth inning and scored eight runs on their way to an 11-7 victory at Caribou Heights.
The Hustlers took an early lead with five runs in the second inning and led 7-3 heading into the fifth. They’d manage only two more baserunners the remainder of the game, though, and as result wouldn’t be able to close the gap once Assiniboia took the lead.
Grace Pollon, Maura Belles and Lakeda Peterson all scored two runs each for the Aces, while Krissy Rusu and Penny Barker had two runs each for the Hustlers.
Other scoring information was unavailable.
The two teams are back in action Tuesday, July 13, when the Aces face the Park Hotel Colts in the 6:30 p.m. game and the Hustlers take on the Heat at 8:30 p.m.
