On Tuesday, Chugiak faced Service in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Chugiak Mustangs fell just short of the Service Cougars by a score of 4-2. Chugiak's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Fischer Sims made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
On Service's side, Hunter Christian was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Christian was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Christian wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Coen Niclai, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Chugiak's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-4-1. As for Service, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0-1.
Chugiak will head out on the road to square off against South Anchorage at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Chugiak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Service, they will be playing at home against Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Service is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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