Softball Recap: Chugiak Mustangs vs. Dimond Lynx
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Chugiak had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dimond Lynx and snuck past 5-3. Winning may never get old, but Chugiak sure is getting used to it with their 14th in a row.
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. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Isabel Sjostrand was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn McCormick, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Dimond's side, Chloe Severson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
Chugiak's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Dimond, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-8.
Chugiak will take on Bettye Davis East Anchorage at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bettye Davis East Anchorage is coming into the game with ten straight wins on the road, so Chugiak will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Dimond, they will take on South Anchorage at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Dimond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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