Kenai Central posted their closest victory since April 29, 2024 on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Soldotna Stars 4-3. The game was the first time the Kardinals have beaten the Stars on their field since May 4, 2022.
Braden Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Avery Martin and Daniel Steffenson did most of the damage at the plate: Martin went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Steffenson got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Steffenson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Logan Mese was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Kardinals
| 04/28/25 @ Soldotna | 4-3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Homer | 12-8 |
| 04/18/25 @ Kodiak | 9-3 |
The win (which was Kenai Central's third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Soldotna, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kenai Central will venture away from home to challenge Grace Christian on Thursday. As for Soldotna, they will face off against Wasilla at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Stars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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