It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Chugiak had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Colony Knights out 4-3. The win was nothing new for Chugiak as they're now sitting on 12 straight.
Torri Jolin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Chugiak's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn McCormick, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Chugiak's win bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Colony, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 24-15-2 record this season.
Chugiak does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Colony, they will challenge Bettye Davis East Anchorage at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday. Bettye Davis East Anchorage is coming into the contest with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Colony will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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