Homer is 2-8 against Kodiak since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Homer Mariners will take on the Kodiak Bears at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Homer is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Kodiak, who was ranked 24th in their home state at the time (Homer was ranked 23rd). Homer had just enough and edged Kodiak out 5-4.
Camden Wise spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, CJ Burns was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Weston Marley, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Homer's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Kodiak, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
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