On Saturday, Dimond faced Chugiak in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Dimond Lynx lost 10-3 to the Chugiak Mustangs. Dimond was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Chugiak apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Chloe Severson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
On Chugiak's side, Torri Jolin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Jolin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Jolin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Megan Traxinger was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Yanessa Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Dimond's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Chugiak, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Eagle River the next time they take the field. Dimond will head out to face Eagle River at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Chugiak will play them later in the day, at 11:00 a.m.
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