The Soldotna Stars will take on the Monroe Catholic Rams at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Soldotna is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 13 games.
Soldotna is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over Houston.
Jack Harper looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jayden Stuyvesant, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Ari Miller, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Monroe Catholic faced Kodiak in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Rams never let the Bears get on the board and left with a 3-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rams.
Blake Moore was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
Soldotna's record is now 16-9-2. As for Monroe Catholic, their record now sits at 9-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Soldotna has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Monroe Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .532. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Soldotna beat Monroe Catholic 8-4 when the teams last played back in June of 2021. Will the Stars repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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