Sitka and Service squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Sitka had to settle for second. They lost 15-1 to the Service Cougars. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Sitka has scored all season.
Sitka saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Calhoun, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
On Service's side, Connor Monahan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Monahan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Monahan was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rilen Niclai, who went 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sebastian Fournier, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Sitka's defeat dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Service, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 21-0-1.
Sitka will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against South Anchorage at 12:30 p.m. South Anchorage's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Sitka's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Service, they will take on Eagle River at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Service: 2.2, Eagle River: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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