Ketchikan extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Chugiak Mustangs, falling 11-2. The Kings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Chugiak, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
For Chugiak's part, Cooper Marks looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Sampson Young was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Pace Newkirk, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Chugiak beat Ketchikan by a score of 13-1 on Friday.
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