Softball Recap: Dimond Lynx vs. Chugiak Mustangs
Dimond and Chugiak squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Dimond had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Chugiak Mustangs by a score of 5-3. Dimond's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Chloe Severson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
On Chugiak's side, Torri Jolin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Jolin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Isabel Sjostrand was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn McCormick, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Dimond's defeat dropped their record down to 19-8. As for Chugiak, the win (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 16-3.
Dimond is on the road again on Friday to play South Anchorage at 5:00 p.m. Dimond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Chugiak, they will challenge Bettye Davis East Anchorage at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Chugiak: 3, Bettye Davis East Anchorage: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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