Baseball Game Preview: Grace Christian Grizzlies vs. Kodiak Bears

The Grace Christian Grizzlies will take on the Kodiak Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Grace Christian has given up an average of 17 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Grace Christian is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Redington, who was ranked 16th at the time (Grace Christian was ranked 21st). The Grizzlies sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 win over the Huskies on Monday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Grizzlies' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Palmer hit Kodiak with a eight-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bears lost 15-5 to the Moose.

Zeke Saltonstall was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.

Grace Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Kodiak, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.

Grace Christian suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Kodiak in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.