It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Service had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They skirted past the Chugiak Mustangs 2-1. The win was nothing new for Service as they're now sitting on 11 straight.
Hunter Christian was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Christian has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Christian was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Christian wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jake Rafferty, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Chugiak's side, Preston Rau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits.
Service's victory bumped their record up to 20-0-1. As for Chugiak, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-9-1.
Service will face off against Sitka at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Service is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road. As for Chugiak, they will take on West Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Chugiak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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