Soldotna came out on top against Colony on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Stars walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Knights. That's two games straight that the Stars have won by exactly three runs.
Colby Sturman
| 04/25/25 @ Colony | 8 |
| 04/23/25 vs Service | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Sitka | 5 |
| 05/24/24 vs Houston | 14 |
Colby Sturman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Jackson Koetitz and Easton Hawkins did most of the damage at the plate: Koetitz went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Hawkins went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Those hits marked the first that Hawkins has got this season.
Soldotna hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Colony struck out 11 times.
Soldotna's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6-1. As for Colony, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Soldotna will host Kenai Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Stars' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Colony, they will square off against Palmer at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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