Baseball Recap: Kodiak Bears vs. Homer Mariners
On Friday, Kodiak faced Homer in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Kodiak Bears fell just short of the Homer Mariners by a score of 5-4. Kodiak was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Homer apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Homer's part, Camden Wise spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. Wise has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, CJ Burns was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Weston Marley was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Kodiak has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season. As for Homer, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Kodiak by a score of 17-7 later that day.
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