Chugiak hadn't done well against South Anchorage recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Mustangs put the hurt on the Wolverines with a sharp 13-3 victory. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Jonah Shearer looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances.
Sampson Young
| 05/10/25 vs South Anchorage | 4 |
| 05/31/24 vs West Valley | 3 |
| 05/01/25 @ West Anchorage | 2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Eagle River | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Ketchikan | 1 |
On the hitting side, Sampson Young was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Ethan Atkinson also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Chugiak was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Chugiak has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for South Anchorage, their loss ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 14-2.
Looking ahead, Chugiak is taking a road trip to face off against Wasilla at 6:30 a.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for South Anchorage, they will take on Service at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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