Baseball Game Preview: Kodiak Bears vs. Kenai Central Kardinals

For the second straight game, Kodiak will face off against Kenai Central. The Bears will host the Kardinals at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

Kodiak took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Kenai Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bears narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Kardinals 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since May 3, 2024.

The team relied heavily on Zeke Saltonstall, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Peterson, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.

Kodiak's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Kenai Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.