It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Chugiak had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dimond Lynx and snuck past 5-3. Winning may never get old, but Chugiak sure is getting used to it with their 14th in a row.
Torri Jolin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Isabel Sjostrand was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn McCormick, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Dimond's side, Chloe Severson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
Chugiak's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Dimond, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-8.
Chugiak will take on Bettye Davis East Anchorage at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bettye Davis East Anchorage is coming into the game with ten straight wins on the road, so Chugiak will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Dimond, they will take on South Anchorage at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Dimond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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