Bettye Davis East Anchorage hasn't had much luck against South Anchorage recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Thunderbirds are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Bettye Davis East Anchorage's victory against Bartlett wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Thunderbirds had just enough and edged out the Golden Bears 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Thunderbirds have posted since April 13, 2024.
Meanwhile, South Anchorage put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over West Anchorage. That's two games straight that the Wolverines have won by exactly four runs.
David Feigner looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, South Anchorage saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chase Mascelli, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Mascelli is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last four games he's played.
South Anchorage's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Bettye Davis East Anchorage, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage couldn't quite finish off South Anchorage in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 7-5. Can the Thunderbirds avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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