The Alden-Conger softball team got plenty of hits, which head coach Gary Nelson was looking for, but its defense wasn’t on par Tuesday in a 13-12 loss to Madelia/Truman in Madelia.

The Knights (2-10) jumped out to a 12-4 lead after the third inning but 10 errors cost them a chance at a victory.

Alden-Conger freshman Ali Songstad threw all seven innings and allowed just one earned run in the loss.

Sophomore Nikki Schultz went 3-for-5 with two triples and eight RBIs while freshman Ariel Keller went 5-for-5 and junior Haley Knutson finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs.

Madelia-Truman 13, Alden-Conger 12

Alden-Conger 453 000 0 — 12 17 10

Madelia-Truman 400 252 x — 13 10 2

WP—Trina Whitney 3 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

LP—Ali Songstad 7 IP, 10 H, 13 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K