On Friday, Homer faced Kodiak in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Homer Mariners narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Kodiak Bears 5-4. The win was some much needed relief for Homer as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Camden Wise spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, CJ Burns was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Weston Marley, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Homer's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Kodiak, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Homer beat Kodiak by a score of 17-7 later that day.
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