On Thursday, Chugiak faced Service in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Chugiak Mustangs fell just short of the Service Cougars by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chugiak of the 4-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Preston Rau was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits.
On Service's side, Rilen Niclai was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Niclai was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Niclai wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Coen Niclai, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Chugiak's loss dropped their record down to 10-7-1. As for Service, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 18-0-1.
Chugiak will head out on the road to take on South Anchorage at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. South Anchorage's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Chugiak's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Service, they will be playing at home against Eagle River at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Service will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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