Palmer came out on top against Kodiak on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run third inning. The Moose were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Bears. The result was nothing new for the Moose, who have now won three matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Reed Craner
| 05/09/25 vs Kodiak | 4 |
| 05/01/25 vs Grace Christian | 3 |
| 05/07/25 vs Redington | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ West Anchorage | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Wasilla | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Mason Miller and Reed Craner did most of the damage at the plate: Miller got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles, while Craner went 3-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Craner is becoming a predictor of Palmer's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Tristan Barrey, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Palmer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win got Palmer back to even at 5-5. As for Kodiak, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Coming up, Palmer will challenge Houston at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.5 runs per game on average), something the Moose will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Kodiak, they will take on Grace Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Grizzlies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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