Service dropped their record down to 5-4 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dimond Lynx. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lynx this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 last Monday.
McKinley Fuller put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Fuller wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aryanna Sparks, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That double was Sparks' first of the season.
As for Dimond, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
Like Service, Dimond also got a great game from a two-way player: Aubree Ogee. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Ogee was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kea D'Elia was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Rachel Whetten was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Service will be playing at home against Chugiak at 5:45 p.m. on the 14th. As for Dimond, they have already played their next game, a 7-6 defeat against South Anchorage on the 5th.
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