Sitka lost against Service back in June of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Sitka Wolves lost 11-3 to the Service Cougars. Sitka has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Service's part, Owen Hickman was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Hickman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Service let Rilen Niclai and Landon Martindale loose on the outfield. Niclai went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base, while Martindale scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Niclai is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Hunter Christian was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Sitka's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Service, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Sitka does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Service, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-1 win vs. Colony on the 25th.
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