The Albert Lea Legion Post 56 baseball team swept the Rochester Patriots Monday in a doubleheader at Hayek Field.

Albert Lea (8-6 overall) held off Rochester’s rally to win 7-6 in Game 1, and Post 56 fought back from a 3-0 deficit in Game 2 to win 9-4.

After starting the season 1-3, Albert Lea has won seven of its next 10 games.

“We’re definitely on the right track,” said Post 56 coach Jay Enderson. “We’re getting better.”

In Game 1, Albert Lea’s Chris Enderson took the win on the mound. He struck out six batters and allowed 10 hits and six walks in 6 2/3 innings.

Albert Lea built a 5-2 lead in the third inning and extended its advantage to four runs in the fifth. Rochester responded with two runs in the sixth and seventh, but Post 56 was able to hold on for the win.

Enderson led Albert Lea at the plate by going 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. E.J. Thomas added two hits, an RBI and a run scored.

In Game 2, Tyler Steele led Post 56 from the mound. After giving up three runs in the first inning, he held Rochester scoreless the next five innings before giving up one run in the seventh.

Johnathan Fleek led Albert Lea from the plate in Game 2.

“After being off for 10 days, he was 4-for-7 (through the doubleheader),” said coach Enderson. “He hit two doubles and just missed a home run off the center field fence (in Game 2).”

Next, Albert Lea will host Waseca at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Statistics are in the Scoreboard: July 7 post.