ROCHESTER &045; What happened to last year’s Rochester Babe Ruth baseball team that reached the national tournament?

It’s now at the American Legion level, and Albert Lea Post 56 got a first-hand, albeit brief, look Monday night, falling 15-0 to the Rochester Redhhawks at Mayo Field. The game ended after five innings because of the 10-run rule.

&uot;They’re deep,&uot; said Albert Lea coach Matt Trygstad. &uot;They’re probably the best team we’ll face all year.&uot;

Only two Albert Lea players had hits: Derek Goodnature and Matt Bracker. Bracker’s was a double.

The best scoring chance for the visitors was in the third inning, when they left the bases loaded.

Isaiah Parry took the pitching loss.

Albert Lea’s record fell to 1-2 while the Redhawks improved to 3-0.

Post 56 returns to action tonight against Mankato at Franklin Rogers Field. The game will start at 7:15, not 6 p.m. as originally scheduled.

Rochester 15, Post 56 0

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LP – Isaiah Parry