Service put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Wasilla Warriors with a sharp 15-8 victory. The result was nothing new for Service, who have now won three contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Jake Rafferty, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Rilen Niclai, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
On Wasilla's side, LaLo PaLomares made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Jimmy Lackey was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Service's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Wasilla, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Service will take on Eagle River at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Service will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Wasilla will take on Grace Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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